WATCH: Kris Bryant powers out 409-foot blast in first inning

With a first-inning solo shot, Kris Bryant took Tyler Anderson deep for the fourth time in his career.

by Cole Little - Senior Writer - Thu May 27 12:54:11 GMT-05:00 2021

PITTSBURGH – The Chicago Cubs wasted little time in taking the lead on Thursday, as first baseman Kris Bryant smoked a 409-foot home run out to straightaway center field in just the second plate appearance of the game. The dinger at PNC Park provided the North Siders with a 1-0 lead over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the top of the first.

Bryant's 11th long ball of the season, the bomb came on an 81.6-mph changeup thrown by starter Tyler Anderson, a pitcher Bryant has experienced plenty of success batting against in his career. Sporting a launch angle of 37 degrees, the towering blast left the bat at 100.3 mph. Bryant now has 31 RBIs on the year.

And good morning to you, Kris! #KBoom @KrisBryant_23 #CubTogether pic.twitter.com/Qj0D9LEPrE
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) May 27, 2021

KB's fourth career home run against Tyler Anderson gives the Cubs the lead! pic.twitter.com/8UQ2NOjbyZ
— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) May 27, 2021

#Cubs 1 @ #Pirates 0 [T1-1o]:

Kris Bryant homers (11): fly ball to CF (solo)

Hit: 409ft, 100.3mph, 37°

Pitch: 81.6mph Changeup (LHP Tyler Anderson, 9)
— Home Run Tracker (@DingerTracker) May 27, 2021