Watch: Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta hits opposite-field home run

Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta launched a home run to the opposite field in Monday night’s game against the Reds.

Your teams. Your favorite writers. Wherever you want them. Personalize SI with our new App. Install on iOS or Android.​

Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta helped his own cause with an impressive home run in Monday night’s game against the Reds. 

Arrieta hit a solo shot off a 99-mph fastball from Michael Lorenzen in the fifth inning, his second homer of the season. The ball left the bat at 103 mph and traveled 381 feet, according to MLB’s batted ball data. 

Earlier this month, Arrieta told reporters that he wants to participate in this year’s Home Run Derby. He now has four home runs in his career, all in the last two seasons. 

#http://www.120sports.com/video/v186572850/arrieta-hits-solo-home-run

• Indians roll to MLB’s longest winning streak of year

Unfortunately for Arrieta, he allowed a home run to Joey Votto in the bottom of the inning, the fourth homer he’s given up this year.