Crow-Armstrong's three-HR day boosts Cubs, deepens NL MVP chase
Pete Crow-Armstrong blasted three homers and drove in six as the Cubs routed the Reds 15-5, becoming the first Cubs player since 1974 to have 4+ hits, 3 homers and 6 RBIs in a game at Wrigley. The outburst strengthens his NL MVP case and widens his lead over Shohei Ohtani, with August numbers helping cement his place atop the market while Chicago pursues a playoff spot.