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Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong makes NL MVP case with 3-homer day
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Pete Crow-Armstrong hit three home runs in a single game, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 17-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds and earning a standing ovation from fans at Wrigley Field.
- Crow-Armstrong now ranks second in Cubs history for leadoff home runs in a season with eight and leads all of baseball with a 9.1 WAR, positioning him as a frontrunner for the NL MVP award.
- His all-around skills in offense, defense, and base-running, along with high rankings in home runs, wRC+, stolen bases, and defensive metrics, have drawn praise from teammates and coaches alike.
- Crow-Armstrong’s 9-plus fWAR season places him among Cubs legends like Rogers Hornsby and Sammy Sosa, with the potential to finish near the top of the franchise’s all-time WAR leaders.
- The Cubs also celebrated their 150th anniversary with a ceremony before the game, where former star Sammy Sosa encouraged Crow-Armstrong to hit three home runs, a feat he accomplished in the game.
