Crow-Armstrong's five-homer burst strengthens MVP case

His 9.1 fWAR leads all position players this season.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 51 min read

THIS IS PETE CROW-ARMSTRONG'S SUMMER. WE ARE JUST LIVING IN IT 🤯 (via @MLB) https://t.co/c2U9Noc1I2 Via @SportsCenter on X

What happened: Pete Crow-Armstrong recorded his first career three-homer game, then added two more home runs the next day. The second performance came in a 7-5 loss.

Why it matters: The late-season surge has elevated Crow-Armstrong's MVP candidacy entering September. His 9.1 fWAR ranks among the top five position-player seasons in

By the numbers: Crow-Armstrong reached 9.1 fWAR after the three-homer game and owns an 11.7% walk rate in 2026. He has recorded consecutive 30-homer, 30-steal seasons.

What to watch: September will determine whether Crow-Armstrong can sustain his production through the MVP vote and postseason race.

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@SportsCenter 2026-09-05T01:08:38.871243+00:00

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