WATCH: Joc Pederson homers for third straight game

True to form, Joc Pederson had fun rounding the bases after going yard for the ninth time on the year.

by Cole Little - Senior Writer - Sat Jun 12 21:19:20 GMT-05:00 2021

CHICAGO — On a warm night with no wind blowing at Wrigley Field, the ball was flying out in the early goings, and Chicago Cubs left fielder Joc Pederson smacked the Cubs' third home run of their clash with the St. Louis Cardinals. Marking the fifth total dinger of the contest, the leadoff jack opened the bottom of the fourth.

Pederson's ninth long ball of the season, the 392-footer cleared the wall in center field and provided the North Siders with a 7-2 lead. Reliever Seth Elledge offered up a 95.7-mph sinker, and Pederson sent it into the seats, with the home run leaving the bat at 102.6 mph and 26 degrees. Pederson, who has 26 RBIs, has now homered in three straight game.

.@yungjoc650 has homered in three straight games!#CubTogether pic.twitter.com/lP3JEg9UmK
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) June 13, 2021

95 up & away?

Joc simply does not care. pic.twitter.com/oM6Vg01P74
— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) June 13, 2021

Joc Pederson blasts one in his 3rd straight game and the Cubs keep tacking it on against the Cards! ???? pic.twitter.com/q7DFXfvMcy
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) June 13, 2021

#STLCards 2 @ #Cubs 7 [B4-0o]:

Joc Pederson homers (9): fly ball to CF (solo)

Hit: 392ft, 102.6mph, 26°??

Pitch: 95.7mph Sinker (RHP Seth Elledge, 1)
— Home Run Tracker (@DingerTracker) June 13, 2021