What is Happ's Homer the Cubs' only two hits in game?



What is Happ’s Homer the Cubs’ only two hits in game?

According to STATS, Happ is the first player in the modern era to hit a pair of multi-run homers for his team’s only two hits in a game. Happ’s homers had a few more layers of significance. When he took Matt Bush deep in the seventh inning, it broke up the Brewers’ combined no-hitter after 6 2/3 innings and gave the Cubs a 2-1 lead.

How did Ian Happ pull off MLB history?

Ian Happ powered the Cubs — literally — to a series-opening win over the Brewers Friday night in Milwaukee. And once the dust settled after the Cubs’ 4-3 10-inning win, Happ had pulled off MLB history. Happ hit a pair of two-run home runs, which turned out to be the Cubs’ only two hits Friday night.

What is Happ’s future with Cubs?

In a literal sense, Happ still is on a team as a member of the Cubs. But in another sense, he’s a man without a team as MLB’s trade deadline looms. With hours until the deadline, Happ can’t be certain what his future holds — if he’ll suit up for the Cubs Tuesday night in St. Louis or be on a plane to join a different club.