Christian Yelich backs Pete Crow-Armstrong for National League MVP award

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich publicly supported Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong for the National League MVP award following Milwaukee's 4-3 victory over Chicago on Monday. Crow-Armstrong is currently nearing a 40-40 season, requiring five additional stolen bases to reach the milestone. While Shohei Ohtani held the MVP favorite status for much of the current season, recent offensive struggles have shifted the race toward the Chicago player. Yelich cited Crow-Armstrong’s defensive skills, offensive development, and plate discipline as primary reasons for his candidacy. Yelich, who won the award in 2018, noted that Crow-Armstrong has become a significant threat at the plate. The Brewers and Cubs may face each other in the postseason if both teams continue their current trajectories.

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