Pete Crow-Armstrong delivers first career three-homer game

His second shot pushed Chicago ahead 6-2 in the second.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 291 min read

PCA MVP? 👀 First career three-homer game for the Cubs star! (via @MLB) https://t.co/1rLnhdoWUG Via @SportsCenter on X

What happened: Crow-Armstrong opened the scoring with his 34th homer of the season. His two-run 35th followed in the second inning before he completed the milestone later in the game.

Why it matters: The outburst strengthens Crow-Armstrong’s case in a tightening National League MVP race. Chicago entered Saturday 76-59 and second in its division.

By the numbers: Crow-Armstrong’s three homers raised his season total from 33 to 36. The first was a leadoff shot, and the second drove in two runs.

What to watch: The final score will determine how much the performance helps Chicago’s postseason position.

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