Lead It Off, Tauch! Mike Tauchman Hits a Leadoff Homer for the Cubs

Now THAT’S how you start a pseudo-must-win game. Leadoff man Mike Tauchman sends one out to just the perfect spot at Wrigley Field.

Incredibly, despite the perfect location, this would have apparently left seven other ballparks, too:

I love Trevor Williams’ shocked reaction, but hey, he should know better. He pitched here.

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