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Pete Crow-Armstrong Leads Chicago Cubs Past Atlanta Braves With Historic Performance
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Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Crow-Armstrong’s performance has been so extraordinary that fans will tell their children and grandchildren about the 2026 season, telling Alex Bregman, “you don't get to see things like this.”
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Crow-Armstrong’s value has extended beyond his offensive production: both Fangraphs and Baseball-Reference rated him above nine wins above replacement, while coverage also highlighted his elite range and reliability in center field.
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Andrew Fischer hit 27 home runs in only 69 games after his promotion to Double-A Biloxi, adding to the 20 he hit at High-A Wisconsin to reach the minor-league record total.
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The Brewers selected Fischer 20th overall in the 2025 MLB Draft after he transferred from Duke and Ole Miss to Tennessee; he opened 2026 at High-A Wisconsin before being promoted to Biloxi on June 15.
Pete Crow-Armstrong turned in a historic night for the Chicago Cubs, hitting two home runs and a triple while driving in three runs in an 8-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves. The 24-year-old center fielder, who collected three hits total, is now making a dominant case for the 2026 National League MVP award Cubs News Source.
Crow-Armstrong's offensive arsenal has left Cubs manager Craig Counsell in awe. Counsell told Alex Bregman that fans will tell their children and grandchildren about the 2026 season, saying "you don't get to see things like this" Cubs MVP Coverage. The 24-year-old is near the league lead in home runs and RBIs and needs just three stolen bases to become the first Cubs player ever to join the 40-40 club.
Crow-Armstrong's Historic Stats Redefine Cubs Excellence
Crow-Armstrong hit his 43rd home run of the season, breaking Billy Williams' Cubs record for left-handed hitters Cubs MVP Coverage. His two-homer, triple performance marked his seventh game this season featuring at least four hits, multiple extra-base hits, and a home run — a modern-era record MLB News. Both Fangraphs and Baseball-Reference rated him above nine wins above replacement, highlighting his value beyond offense alone.
Minor League Record-Breaking Pace in Milwaukee System
Milwaukee Brewers prospect Andrew Fischer hit his 47th minor-league home run of 2026, surpassing Ryan Howard's century mark of 46 River Bender. Fischer launched 27 home runs in just 69 games after his June 15 promotion to Double-A Biloxi, adding to the 20 he hit at High-A Wisconsin. The Brewers selected Fischer 20th overall in the 2025 MLB Draft after he transferred from Duke and Ole Miss to Tennessee.
Stolen Base Records Fall Across MLB
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson became one of only five players since 1898 to steal at least 40 bases in each of his first two major-league seasons AJC. Simpson reached 85 career steals faster than any active player since his 2025 debut, cementing his place among baseball's elite base runners.
Rare Offensive Milestones Across Baseball
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll returned from a back issue to hit his 20th home run and became the first player in MLB history with multiple seasons of at least 20 home runs, 20 stolen bases, and 15 triples AJC. Meanwhile, New York Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler, age 25, joined a select group of young hurlers by allowing no more than one run in at least 21 starts this season AJC.
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