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The Chicago Cubs have scored five or more runs in eight straight games, but they had the day off Thursday. However, the Tennessee Smokies more than made up for their absence, as they scored 16 runs in a win over the Jackson Generals.
The 16-3 win was highlighted by Cubs prospect Trent Giambrone, who went 4-for-5, with THREE home runs. Hitting three homers in a game is already awesome, but Giambrone’s night was even better as he his third long ball of the game was a grand slam in the ninth inning.
Unbelievable!
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Definitely a night to remember for Giambrone. Three dingers, a double and nine RBIs. Have yourself a game.
He was drafted back in 2016 and after struggling at Myrtle Beach in 2017, Giambrone has had a nice bounce back season. The second baseman upped his OPS to .818 and slugging to .494 after his three-home run game Thursday.
Giambrone has 14 home runs and 37 RBIs in 76 games for the Smokies in 2018.
You might have seen him in spring training back in March, when he played in five games down in Arizona and showed off his power too, hitting a three-run home run against the Kansas City Royals.
Good to see Giambrone having a solid year so far in Double-A.
