Pete Crow-Armstrong hit two home runs to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 7-6 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.
The game took place on August 5, 2026, in Chicago. Crow-Armstrong hit two home runs in the fourth inning. During his first home run, he gestured while running the bases, and on the second, he dropped the bat and scored again.
Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers' designated hitter, hit a home run in the first inning to put his team ahead. However, the Cubs ultimately won the game.
The game also featured Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga and Dodgers pitcher Eric Lauer. Imanaga threw against Dodgers batters in the first inning, while Lauer pitched against Cubs batters.
This victory allowed the Cubs to sweep the Dodgers in the series. The team continues to play at home.