Taylor Green hits first home run of season

Comox-born infielder drives ball over the right-centre field wall

Taylor Green’s first home run of the season was the only bright spot for the Nashville Sounds on April 9 as the Iowa Cubs cruised to a 6-1 Pacific Coast League win.

Playing third base for the Milwaukee Brewers’ AAA affiliate, Green gave the Sounds a 1-0 lead with his two-out bomb over the right-centre field wall in the top of the second inning. He finished 2-for-3 on the game.

Through seven games, the Comox-born infielder is batting .368. Iowa is the AAA affiliate of the Chicago Cubs.

The Sounds concluded their season-opening road trip on Thursday in Iowa.Their home opener was played  Friday, April 11 at Greer Stadium against the reigning PCL champion Omaha Storm Chasers (AAA-Royals).

 

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