WATCH: David Bote smashes 423-foot two-run blast in first inning

Putting the Cubs up 2-0 over the Marlins, David Bote slugged a first-inning home run for the first time in his MLB career.

by Cole Little - Senior Writer - Fri Aug 13 19:28:05 GMT-05:00 2021

MIAMI — Giving the Chicago Cubs something to be excited about on the road in the wake of two consecutive home sweeps, David Bote went yard in the top of the first on Friday. The second baseman slugged a two-run blast off starter Jesus Luzardo at LoanDepot Park, putting the Cubs up 2-0.

A 423-foot no-doubter to left, Bote's seventh home run of the season came on an 83.3-mph curveball. It plated third baseman Matt Duffy, who began the game by drawing a leadoff walk. The dinger marked the first opening-inning homer of Bote's MLB career. The hard-hit, towering long ball left the bat at 107.3 mph and 27 degrees.

.@DavidBote13 crushes his 7th home run of the season. pic.twitter.com/GpKReXneIg
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) August 13, 2021

Miami Bote party. pic.twitter.com/ALM7olQa6y
— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) August 13, 2021

#Cubs 2 @ #Marlins 0 [T1-1o]:

David Bote homers (7): fly ball to LF (2-run)

Hit: 423ft, 107.3mph, 27°??

Pitch: 83.3mph Curveball (LHP Jesús Luzardo, 13)
— Home Run Tracker (@DingerTracker) August 13, 2021