There was plenty to celebrate on Tuesday night in Chicago, as former UNC baseball star Michael Busch sent the home fans home happy with a walk-off victory.
With the score tied at two heading into the bottom of the night, Busch crushed an Enyel De Los Santos pitch into the right centerfield bleachers for a game-winning walk-off home run.
In case you missed it, here's the highlight:
DRIVE HOME SAFE, CUBS FANS! pic.twitter.com/7pmCRz45iw
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) May 8, 2024
As rain was coming down hard at Wrigley Field, Busch's home run not only helped avoid extra innings but a potential rain delay as well. Courtesy of a fan that was in attendance, the Cubs' X (formerly Twitter) account retweeted a video that shows lighting striking down as Busch hit his home run.
LIGHTNING STRIKES AS MICHAEL BUSCH WALKS IT OFF. MAGICAL. ELECTRIC #gocubsgo pic.twitter.com/UpZEKFUsKF
— cubs commish (@hoosiercommish) May 8, 2024
The former Diamond Heel has made the most of his everyday playing time at the big league level, as he's developed into a key contributor in the middle of the Cubs batting order. With that walk-off blast, Busch now has seven home runs on the season, as he's already appeared in more games and earned more plate appearances than he did in limited action a season ago with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The situation that the respective player is in plays a huge role in whether or not they can succeed, as Busch didn't have the opportunity to earn everyday at-bats during his time as a Dodger. However, the Cubs saw something in him and made a move to trade for the former Tar Heel, as the chance they took on him is currently looking like a great move on their end.
DRIVE HOME SAFE, CUBS FANS! pic.twitter.com/7pmCRz45iw
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) May 8, 2024