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Christopher Morel makes history as Cubs’ slump continues

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Chicago Cubs’ Christopher Morel celebrates after his home run off Philadelphia Phillies’ Connor Brogdon during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 20, 2023, in Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA – The Cubs have limped through a 3-7 stretch over the past week and a half, but Christopher Morel’s bat has stayed hot. Historically so.

In the Cubs’ 12-3 loss Saturday to the Phillies, Morel hit his seventh major-league home run of the year, a solo shot to center field in the eighth inning.

He became the first Cubs hitter in the modern era to hit seven home runs in his first 10 games of a season.