Crow-Armstrong Hits 5 HRs in 2 Days, Leads NL MVP Race
The Cubs outfielder now has 38 home runs, leads the NL in WAR, OPS, slugging, and total bases, and is pulling away from Ohtani in MVP voting.
Pete Crow-Armstrong homered twice Sunday against the Reds, following a three-homer game Saturday, for five home runs across two games. His season total stands at 38, two behind MLB leader Kyle Schwarber. Crow-Armstrong is slashing .283/.377/.577 with a .954 OPS, 91 RBI, and 32 stolen bases. Despite the individual performance, the Cubs lost 7-5 and dropped the series 2-1 to Cincinnati.
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