Watch: McCormick Blasts First Home Run of MLB Season

The Houston Astros took the lead against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday after outfielder Chas McCormick blasted his first home run of the season. That two-run home run gave Houston a 2-0 lead.

McCormick's home run travelled 368 feet, came off the bat at 100-mph, and had a launch angle of 40 degrees. 

It wasn't the hardest or farthest hit ball, but it did enough to clear the left-center field wall at Minute Maid Park,

The Astros will take it as it gives them a lead over the Tigers, something they have had trouble producing throughout the series. 

Houston will try to avoid the sweep by Detroit before setting off on a road trip that will begin in Minnesota against the Twins on Friday. It was originally slated for Thursday, but the game has been postponed due to weather.