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Pete Crow-Armstrong stayed hot with two homers and an 8-for-16, 8-RBI weekend for the Cubs as they chase an NL Wild Card; Max Scherzer struck out 10 in seven scoreless innings to move into ninth on the all-time strikeout list and continue a strong stretch since returning from the IL; the Rays won their fourth straight, aided by a game-tying homer off a Samad Taylor misplay and a blown save, extending Tampa Bay’s AL East lead to 4.5 games.
Pete Crow-Armstrong powered the Cubs with a three-homer game, becoming the first Cubs player since 1974 to have four hits, three homers and six RBIs at home and fueling major MVP buzz. The performance positioned him among MLB legends and drew praise from Sammy Sosa for helping spark the moment, while the piece notes ongoing MLB chatter as Shohei Ohtani’s mound return was delayed.
On a ceremonial 150th anniversary day at Wrigley, the Cubs exploded for a 17-5 win over the Reds, led by Pete Crow-Armstrong’s historic three-homer, 3-for-3 day with four RBIs; Carson Kelly, Seiya Suzuki and Alex Bregman also went deep, and Gausman lasted five innings before giving way as Chicago set a season record with 30 three-run homers.
Pete Crow-Armstrong homered three times to power the Cubs past the Reds 17-5, boosting his NL MVP case. The Tigers edged the Dodgers 2-1 on a ninth-inning finish, capped by a Javier Báez double and Kevin McGonigle’s RBI single. In Boston and New York, the Yankees earned a 9-2 win after a 6-0 shutout in Game 1, leaving the Red Sox–Yankees series tied 6-6 with tiebreaker implications. Milwaukee’s Jackson Chourio added to a historic feat by recording his 20th homer of the season, becoming part of a select group with at least three 20-HR seasons by age 22.
Sammy Sosa visited the Cubs and famously told Pete Crow-Armstrong he’d hit three homers on the day—PCA went 4-6 with a solo, a two-run, and a three-run shot, giving him his first career three-homer game and boosting his already monstrous pace (36 HR, 32 SB) this season as he pursues a possible 40-40 season.
The Cubs exploded for 17-5 against the Reds, led by Pete Crow-Armstrong’s three home runs (two in early innings and a third in the 7th) and Alex Bregman’s homer, plus Carson Kelly’s three-run shot. The Cubs’ top three hitters went 10-for-16 with five homers and 11 RBI, while the bullpen preserved the lead after a rough start from Kevin Gausman.
Pete Crow-Armstrong turned in the first three-homer game of his career, going 4-for-4 as the Cubs routed the Reds 17-5 at Wrigley. He opened with a leadoff homer, added a single for four hits, and drew MVP chants from a full house as his 36th homer and the NL-leading OPS helped boost his 9.1 WAR, solidifying a strong NL MVP case ahead of Shohei Ohtani.
Pete Crow-Armstrong went 4-for-6 with three homers and six RBIs as the Cubs routed the Reds 17-5, marking the first three-homer game of his career and fueling his NL MVP case alongside Shohei Ohtani. He entered the game with a .277/.374/.548 line, 33 homers, 83 RBIs, 32 steals, and 7.9 WAR, helping Chicago lead MLB in runs and hold the NL Wild Card No. 1 with a 77-59 record.
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.
Bleacher Nation reports the Houston Astros have parted ways with GM Dana Brown, with Jim Crane overseeing the transition and assistants taking over as the team navigates the playoff race; Dan Szymborski’s PCA Milestone Pace highlights Cubs prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong and his projected Cubs-era milestones, with modest odds for 3,000 hits and 500+ homers; Shohei Ohtani has thrown a 30-pitch live BP and could return to the mound soon for the Dodgers, potentially boosting their playoff rotation and PCA MVP chatter; Brewers’ Brandon Woodruff may still return this season; meanwhile White Sox hold the AL Central lead and the Cubs remain in the NL Central hunt with Phillies looming on the wild-card race.
Pete Crow-Armstrong wasted no time announcing himself in the Crosstown Classic, and four pitches later Seiya Suzuki followed with back-to-back homers, delivering over 800 feet of power to open the Cubs’ game.
Pete Crow-Armstrong has vaulted into the NL MVP conversation and emerged as the favorite, thanks to elite defense (league-leading outs above average and top few runs saved) and a breakout season at the plate and on the bases for the Cubs. Ohtani’s lingering knee injury has sidelined him from pitching, limiting his two-way value despite solid hitting numbers, while Crow-Armstrong’s 26 HR, 71 RBI, a high on-base percentage, and 8.0 fWAR highlight his all-around impact as the Cubs ride his performance into the late-season sprint toward the award.
Pete Crow-Armstrong starts at DH again for the Cubs (third time in five games) amid a minor injury concern, with Conforto sitting against a righty and Miguel Amaya catching. The rest of the lineup features Michael Busch at first, Alex Bregman at third, Ian Happ in the outfield, Nico Hoerner at short, Dansby Swanson at second, and Tyrone Taylor in center. Chicago aims to rebound in the Cubs–Royals matchup, sending Matthew Boyd to the mound against Randy Dobnak as they look to take the series, with rest days and lineup tweaks in play.
Two outs in the bottom of the ninth, Alex Bregman hit a game-tying two-run homer off Blue Jays closer Louis Varland to force extras, and Pete Crow-Armstrong then used sharp baserunning—stealing second and third and scoring on a miscue—to give the Cubs a 3-2 walk-off win in the 10th over Toronto. Toronto starter Dylan Cease dominated early, but Chicago's bullpen closed it out after the dramatic finish.
Shota Imanaga worked five innings of one-run ball and Pete Crow-Armstrong fueled the offense with a leadoff homer and a multi-hit, multi-RBI night as the Cubs held off a late Dodgers surge to win 7-6 and complete the sweep. Ohtani homered twice for L.A., but Chicago’s 15-hit attack and a save by Jacob Webb sealed the series win.