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Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong becomes seventh player in MLB history with a 40-40 season
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Key Points:
- Pete Crow-Armstrong became the seventh player in MLB history to achieve 40 home runs and 40 stolen bases in a single season during the Chicago Cubs' 2-1 win over the Miami Marlins.
- The Cubs secured a postseason berth with one of the National League's wild-card playoff spots following the victory.
- Crow-Armstrong, 24, is the first Cubs player to record 40 homers and 30 steals in a season and joins elite company including José Canseco and Alex Rodriguez in achieving these numbers at his age.
- He currently leads MLB with 45 home runs and ranks highly in RBIs, stolen bases, and OPS, positioning him as a strong MVP candidate.
- Crow-Armstrong also set multiple franchise records, including most homers by a left-handed batter and being the only Cubs player with 30+ doubles, homers, and steals in a season.
