What happened: Pete Crow-Armstrong connected for his 10th home run of June, the most by any hitter in the majors this month. The Chicago Cubs spotlighted the milestone while directing fans to All-Star Game voting.
Why it matters: A power surge of this scale strengthens Crow-Armstrong's All-Star case as balloting continues. For a Cubs lineup looking for consistent production, a breakout month from their center fielder is a meaningful lift.
By the numbers: 10 home runs in June — the most of any MLB player over the month.
What to watch: Watch whether Crow-Armstrong sustains the pace as All-Star rosters take shape and the calendar turns to July.