Sosa calls Crow-Armstrong's three-homer game before first pitch

The outburst powered a 17-5 win at Wrigley Field.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 301 min read

Sammy Sosa predicted Pete Crow-Armstrong's 3-homer game 👀 He’s got plenty of experience mashing at Wrigley Field! https Via @MLB on X

What happened: Pete Crow-Armstrong went 4-for-6 and capped his first career three-homer game with a three-run shot in the seventh inning. He said Sammy Sosa had predicted the feat before the game.

Why it matters: At 24, Crow-Armstrong became the franchise's youngest three-homer hitter. The performance strengthened his case in the NL MVP race during the final month of the regular season.

By the numbers: Crow-Armstrong homered in each of his first two plate appearances, singled in the fourth and added his third homer in the seventh.

What to watch: Crow-Armstrong returns Sunday night for the series finale at Wrigley Field.

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