It took 65 at-bats, but Marlins outfielder Giancarlo Stanton finally got his first home run of the season Saturday night against the Cubs.
Stanton unleashed a monster shot over the left field scoreboard in the first inning. He finished 1 for 3 with a walk, a run scored and an RBI in a 3-2 loss.
According to ESPN's hittrackeronline.com, Stanton's estimated 472-foot shot was the longest home run at Marlins Park, surpassing a 462-foot shot by Stanton May 21, 2012.
Stanton is starting to heat up and is hitting .312 (5 for 16) with four RBI in his last four games. He has seen is batting average go from .176 to .209 over that span.
Giancarlo Stanton unleashes monster shot
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Igor Mello
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