Chicago Cubs player Pete Crow-Armstrong hit three more home runs in a game against the Cincinnati Reds, strengthening his position in the National League MVP race. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.
The game took place on August 29, 2026, in Chicago. Crow-Armstrong hit a home run in the first inning, and added two more in the second inning, one of which was a two-run shot. After his last home run, he was congratulated by teammate Pedro Ramírez.
After the game, Daniel Palencia dumped Gatorade on Crow-Armstrong to celebrate the victory. These moments were captured in photos by AP photographer Melissa Tamez.
This performance further boosted Crow-Armstrong's candidacy for the NL MVP award. He continues to deliver outstanding results this season.