Kris Bryant hit three home runs and two doubles on Monday night, becoming the first player in Major League history to do so in a single game.

The Chicago Cubs needed almost every one of Bryant's hits in an 11-8 win over the Cincinnati Reds.

He was so good that he nearly earned a curtain call on the road.

"Guys were pushing me," Bryant said. "I've never been the type to show up the opponent or anybody. I don't think that's ever happened in baseball, and I didn't want to be the first. I'm glad there were a lot of Cubs fans here, but I'm not that guy."

Bryant also became the first Cubs player since 1885 to record five extra-base hits in a game.

"I don't know what happened tonight," he said. "The last couple of weeks haven't been what I wanted, so I figured I'm due. Throughout my life, I've always been that way, whereas when I'm struggling, I tell myself I'm ready for a big game. I guess tonight was the night."