Pete Crow-Armstrong Solo Shot Gives Cubs Early Lead

Crow-Armstrong's 13th homer puts Chicago ahead early.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 161 min read

Pete Crow-Armstrong rockets one out to give the @Cubs an early lead 🚀 https://t.co/N32lITUyXG Via @MLB on X

What happened: Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a solo home run to give the Chicago Cubs an early lead against the Colorado Rockies. The 434-foot blast came in the first inning off a 90.3 mph cutter from Michael Lorenzen.

Why it matters: The home run continues a strong season for Pete Crow-Armstrong, who has emerged as a spark for the Chicago lineup. The Cubs enter this matchup with the Colorado Rockies leading the series 2-1.

By the numbers: Pete Crow-Armstrong: 13 HR in 2026; 434 ft HR distance; 106 mph exit velocity; Rockies series lead: 2-1.

What to watch: Chicago looks to build on the early advantage as play continues at Wrigley Field.

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@MLB 2026-06-16T00:35:51.246069+00:00

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