Joe Maddon Starts Outfielder Because Villanova Won the Championship, Said Outfielder Hits Home Run

Matt Szczur was feeling great Monday night–after all, his alma mater, the Villanova Wildcats, had just taken home a national championship after Kris Jenkins' buzzer beater knocked off the UNC Tar Heels, 77-74. 

The good vibes continued into Tuesday night, when Cubs manager Joe Maddon put the outfielder into the starting lineup. According to Maddon, "Villanova wins the national championship, so I thought it was a good bet for tonight."

Was it worth it? Let's see:

Yeah, seems like it was.