MLBBy Matt Clapp on

After a torrid start to the season that still has him leading the National League in RBI, Javy Baez entered play on Sunday mired in a huge slump. He admitted on Saturday that he’s frustrated, and Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon had a talk with him.

But “El Mago” seems to have his magic back on Sunday.

The Cubs’ extremely fun infielder teamed up with Kyle Schwarber to hit back-to-back jacks in the top of the second inning against the Reds at Great American Ballpark. Schwarber hit a laser and Baez followed with a blast into the upper deck.

Baez had an even better highlight in the bottom of the fifth while playing shortstop, when he made a sliding stop on a groundball up the middle, tagged second base with his glove, and made a crazy throw to first base for the double play. The play looks even more ridiculous than it sounds:

Baez’s big day (3-for-4 overall at the plate too) helped lead the Cubs to a 6-1 victory to win the four-game series in Cincinnati.

About Matt Clapp

Matt is an editor at The Comeback. He attended Colorado State University, wishes he was Saved by the Bell's Zack Morris, and idolizes Larry David. And loves pizza and dogs because obviously.

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