Cubs’ Christopher Morel Launched a Perfect Bat Flip After Crushing Home Run

This was a work of art by the Cubs outfielder.

The Cubs entered the final month of the MLB season fighting for their playoff lives. And on Tuesday night they got a big come-from-behind 11-8 win at home over the Giants to help keep their postseason chances moving in the right direction. 

The Cubs trailed 6-4 going into the bottom of the seventh inning, where they then put up six runs to take a lead that they would not relinquish. The biggest blow of the inning came when designated hitter Christopher Morel crushed a three-run home run to center field that sent Wrigley Field into hysterics. 

The field-level camera caught a perfect shot of Morel’s bat flying through the air after the ball left the stadium:

This video makes me happier than I can possibly explain.

WHAT. A. BAT FLIP. 😂😂😂

pic.twitter.com/9wTynWiPVE

— Ben Verlander (@BenVerlander) September 6, 2023

This bat flip by Christopher Morel… 🥵

🎥 @Cubs pic.twitter.com/qbgdHy4Ddl

— The Athletic MLB (@TheAthleticMLB) September 6, 2023

So good.

Here’s a different view of the home run: 

A home run to pad the lead? We call that Morel support. 😤 pic.twitter.com/AYkrm78USB

— MLB (@MLB) September 6, 2023

Fans loved that bat flip: 

This is one of the sickest angles of a HR I have ever seen. Keep watching for the bat flip.

Christopher Morel rules. #Cubs pic.twitter.com/nK3YPRlQdo

— Ryan Droste (@ryandroste) September 6, 2023

ESPY Bat Flip of the Year goes to…. https://t.co/ifTRmgynKe

— Seth Ponder (@SethPonder) September 6, 2023

Hang it in the Louvre! https://t.co/Gk57OUdM8z

— Tyler Keller (@tkeller_35) September 6, 2023

morel’s bat flip is so hilarious lol pic.twitter.com/geK4Xll6EB

— Morale Supply Co.™ (@moralesupplyco) September 6, 2023

Love this guy https://t.co/du7jLs84Rh

— 🐻 (@misfitsfr) September 6, 2023