Kris Bryant Ties Ernie Banks And Cubs All-Time Single-Season HR Record

Kris Bryant hit a two-run homer on Saturday against the Pirates that tied the Cubs’ all-time, single-season home run record. The 2004 team hit 235 long balls, so with the juiced ball this Cubs squad is going to smash that mark.

Bryant’s 29th homer of the season also tied Ernie Banks for most home runs in the first five years with the Cubs.

Kris Bryant ties Ernie Banks for most home runs as a Cub through fifth season (136), and Cubs tie 2014 franchise record of 235 home runs.

— Paul Sullivan (@PWSullivan) September 14, 2019

Bryant’s going to pass Ernie soon.

The #Cubs have tied the franchise record with 235 home runs this season! #EverybodyIn pic.twitter.com/uyDhOp75M6

— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) September 14, 2019

And also, Bryant’s knee? Seems all right after the cortisone shot.

Kris Bryant is 3-for-3 so far this afternoon. He's slashed .471/.500/1.000 in five games since receiving a cortisone shot for his troublesome right knee. He hit .200 (.587 OPS) in 14 games prior to this stretch.

— Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) September 14, 2019

But still, someone please teach Bryant how to slide. Thanks.