Watch: Nationals' Taylor continues HR barrage with 3-run blast vs. Cubs
Michael A Taylor (Tater) is the new Mayor of D.C. The Nationals lead 4-1. pic.twitter.com/AHfmUXZZnR
— The Game Haus Sports (@TGHSports) October 13, 2017
Michael A. Taylor brought his heroics from Game 4 of the National League Division Series into Game 5 against the Chicago Cubs.
With the game tied 1-1 in the second inning Thursday, the Washington Nationals outfielder went up the ladder to belt a three-run blast off Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks.
Wow... Check out how high that pitch was pic.twitter.com/DYG53d3lEc
— Daren Willman (@darenw) October 13, 2017
The Nationals wound up scoring four runs in the inning with Taylor's homer following a solo shot from Daniel Murphy.
Once it hits October … you should probably walk Murph. #NLDS pic.twitter.com/2CmRuIC4pa
— MLB (@MLB) October 13, 2017
Taylor's home run followed his grand slam from Game 4, and gave him seven RBIs in the series.