Historic Three-Homer Game
Crow-Armstrong hits three home runs as the Chicago Cubs crush the Cincinnati Reds.
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Key Points
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Crow-Armstrong hit the first three-homer game of his MLB career, with his third homer of the day coming in the seventh inning and traveling into the stands at Wrigley Field.
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Entering the game, Crow-Armstrong led MLB in WAR (9.1 per FanGraphs) and was ahead of Shohei Ohtani in the NL MVP race, while ranking among leaders with 36 home runs, 32 stolen bases, and a 158 wRC+.
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He became the youngest Cubs player to hit three home runs in a single game.
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Langs notes Crow-Armstrong has nine career games with at least 10 total bases, the most for any player under 25 since 1900.
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Bleacher Report cites season totals for Crow-Armstrong: 33 home runs, 83 RBIs, 32 stolen bases, 7 triples, and a .277/.374/.548 slash line, along with 7.9 WAR.
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit three home runs and drove in six runs as the Chicago Cubs routed the Cincinnati Reds 17-5 at Wrigley Field Clutch Points. The performance marked the first three-homer game of his MLB career and strengthened his case as the National League's top MVP candidate entering September New York Times.
Crow-Armstrong went 4-for-6 on the day and earned a standing ovation from the Wrigley crowd Tri-City Herald. He leads all of baseball with 9.1 WAR and holds a commanding advantage over Shohei Ohtani in the MVP race while chasing historic milestones Tri-City Herald.
Crow-Armstrong Caps Career Day with Three-Homer Blast
Crow-Armstrong's third home run came in the seventh inning and sailed into the stands at Wrigley Winnipeg Free Press. The youngest Cubs player ever to hit three home runs in a single game, Crow-Armstrong collected 6 RBIs in the dominant 17-5 victory Winnipeg Free Press. The Cubs lineup was relentless, with Alex Bregman, Carson Kelly, and Seiya Suzuki also going deep.
Historic Numbers Put Crow-Armstrong Atop MVP Conversation
Entering the game, Crow-Armstrong led MLB in WAR at 9.1, widening his gap over Ohtani's 6.9 Tri-City Herald. He ranks among league leaders with 36 home runs, 32 stolen bases, and a 158 wRC+ (weighted runs created). His season slash line reads .277/.374/.548 with 7.9 total WAR Bleacher Report.
Crow-Armstrong has posted nine career games with at least 10 total bases — more than any player under 25 since 1900 Langsnotes. On pace for a 40-40 season (40 home runs and 40 stolen bases), he combines elite power with elite speed and defense.
Cubs Dominate Wild Card Race Behind MVP-Caliber Offense
The Cubs sit atop the National League wild card picture with a 77-59 record Tri-City Herald. Chicago ranks among baseball's most prolific offenses and holds a commanding position as September approaches. The 17-5 rout over Cincinnati underscores the team's offensive depth and Crow-Armstrong's role as a centerpiece.
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