WATCH: Russell smokes 416-foot homer vs. Marlins

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Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell is having a great game on Thursday night against the Miami Marlins.

Russell blasted a solo homer in the fifth inning to put the Cubs up 6-1. This was his third hit of the evening and he needs a triple for the elusive cycle.

It was his seventh homer of the season, had an exit velocity of 102 MPH, and traveled an estimated 416 feet.

Check out the video below.

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