Kyle Schwarber hits game-winning home run in 13th inning

Cubs catcher Kyle Schwarber had four hits against the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night, but his last hit was the most important.

With one out in the top of the 13th inning, Schwarber hit the game-winning home run.

.@kschwarb12 ties it, @kschwarb12 wins it. #LetsGohttps://t.co/svIc5YRNER — Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) July 22, 2015

Schwarber! Does it again, line drive HR for lead in 13th.
— Gordon Wittenmyer (@GDubCub) July 22, 2015

The game-winning home run was Schwarber’s second home run of the night, and the Cubs won 5-4.

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That "clutch" gene.@kschwarb12's got it. pic.twitter.com/jgTESiwKu4
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) July 22, 2015

The rookie catcher finished 4-7 with two home runs and four RBI, and Schwarber walked off the field to a standing ovation from his hometown fans.

Schwarber gets standing ovation from large Cubs cheering section (most we think family members from nearby Middletown) as he takes field B13
— Gordon Wittenmyer (@GDubCub) July 22, 2015

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