WATCH: Cubs' Nelson Velazquez Blasts Grand Slam to Give Cubs 8-7 Lead

After trailing 7-0 in the second inning to the Seattle Mariners, the Chicago Cubs came back to take an 8-7 lead in the bottom of the third, thanks to a grand slam from right fielder Nelson Velazquez at Wrigley Field Tuesday night.

Down 7-0 in the second inning Tuesday night at Wrigley Field, the Chicago Cubs did not lose heart.

The Cubs got a run back on a Yan Gomes RBI single in the bottom of the second, then erupted for eight runs in the bottom of the third, capped by a grand slam from right fielder Nelson Velazquez, which gave the Cubs an 8-7 lead.

It was 7-0.

It’s not anymore 💥 pic.twitter.com/jfDDQMvk4K

— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) April 12, 2023

Velazquez made his first start of the season Tuesday night, after beginning the season in Triple-A Iowa. With Seiya Suzuki out, manager David Ross has played Miles Mastrobuoni and Trey Mancini in right field. Tuesday, Velazquez received the start in right.

Velazquez is off to a terrific start. Through his first two at bats, he is 2-for-2 with a 1.000 Batting Average and a grand slam.

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