Cubs catcher Miguel Montero ties game with home run in 2nd inning

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PHOENIX, AZ - MAY 24: Miguel Montero #47 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates a second inning home run with Jorge Soler #68 against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on May 24, 2015 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

Cubs catcher Miguel Montero, who wore a the Arizona Diamondbacks’ uniform for nine seasons, has some experience playing in Chase Field.

Montero hit his fifth home run of the season in the second inning against his former team.

The 385-foot solo home run off Jeremy Hellickson tied the game.

After hitting the home run, Montero said “I’m in a better place,” while in the dugout. Montero did hit 17 home runs in Chase Field from 2012-14.

@Dbacks @miggymont26 saying he’s in a better place.. pic.twitter.com/tMV8XKptGt — gilbert garcia (@gillybob14) May 24, 2015

The nine-year veteran gave the Diamondbacks a taste of what they’re missing.

The Diamondback fans did give Montero a warm welcome when he went up to bat.

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