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Watch: Chicago Cubs Outfielder Bellinger Hits First Home Run of Spring Training

Chicago Cubs center fielder Cody Bellinger hit his first home run of the spring on Wednesday against Team Canada.
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Watch: Chicago Cubs Outfielder Bellinger Hits First Home Run of Spring Training
Watch: Chicago Cubs Outfielder Bellinger Hits First Home Run of Spring Training

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Chicago Cubs new signing Cody Bellinger finally got his first home run of MLB Spring Training. He hasn't performed poorly this spring, but it is nice to see him finally get a hold of one. 

The Cubs hope that Bellinger can return to his 2019 MLB season form when he hit 47 home runs en route to winning the 2019 National League MVP award.

Bellinger's home run came against Team Canada and pitcher Curtis Taylor in the sixth inning. It was an exhibition game as Canada prepares for the group stage of the World Baseball Classic.

Take a look!

Chicago and its fans are hoping it is the first of many as Opening Day of the 2023 MLB season is just around the corner. Hopefully this is Bellinger finding his power and his stride. 

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KADE KISTNER

Kade Kistner is the publisher and beat writer for Sports Illustrated's Inside the Cubs. An alumnus of Tulane University, Kade graduated in 2017 with a degree in Latin American Studies and a minor in Spanish. Upon graduation, Kade commissioned into the United States Navy and attended Naval Flight School in Pensacola, Fl. He served as a Naval Aviator and was stationed in Jacksonville, Fl. During his time in school and the Navy, Kade began covering the MLB and NFL with USA Today, SB Nation, and Sports Illustrated. Kade covered the New Orleans Saints, Texas Rangers, and numerous other teams within the Sports Illustrated network before launching Inside the Phillies, Inside the Astros, and Inside the Cubs. You can follow him on Twitter at @KadeKistner, or if you have any questions or comments he can be reached via email at kwkistner@gmail.com.

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