Kyle Schwarber hits first-career home run

Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Chicago Cubs hits an RBI single during the third inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on June 17, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

In the top of the fifth inning, Cubs designated hitter Kyle Schwarber tied the game with his first-career home run against Cleveland Indians ace Danny Salazar.

Wow. Two-run shot for Schwarber oppo. First career HR.
— Gordon Wittenmyer (@GDubCub) June 19, 2015

With one out and a 3-2 count, the lefty hit an opposite-field home run.

Oh man, Kyle Schwarber ties the game 3-3 with his first career HR on a 3-2 pitch. 3-3 Top 5
— Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) June 19, 2015

The 22-year-old catching prospect now has six hits in his first two career starts.

Kyle Schwarber: Oppo homer for his sixth hit in two days. Working definition of Hitter-ish.
— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) June 19, 2015

Through his first two games, Schwarber is hitting .750 with one home run, one triple, four RBI and five runs scored.

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