The Pete That Was Promised 🔥 Pete Crow-Armstrong is the 7th player in MLB history to hit 40 home runs and steal 40 base Via @MLB on X

What happened: Pete Crow-Armstrong stole his 40th base of the year to become the seventh player in Major League Baseball history to achieve a 40/40 season. He secured the milestone after previously reaching the home run requirement.

Why it matters: The performance passed Billy Williams for the most home runs hit in a single season by a left-handed batter in He reached the steals mark while actively competing for the league's home run title.

By the numbers: Crow-Armstrong sits tied with Kyle Schwarber for the National League lead with 45 home runs. He is the first player to reach the 40/40 mark since Shohei Ohtani.

What to watch: He will play the final games of the regular season looking to secure the outright league lead in home runs.

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