Cubs alter Pete Crow-Armstrong's role as series with Royals continues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 12:01 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The Chicago Cubs won 6-4 against the Kansas City Royals in Game 1 of their series on August 8, 2026. Outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong contributed significantly with two runs, one hit, and two RBIs. Ahead of Game 2, manager Craig Counsell announced Crow-Armstrong will switch to designated hitter and will not play in the field, with Tyrone Taylor taking over center field. The Cubs are currently on a five-game winning streak and are positioned for a Wild Card spot.
- •Cubs secure 6-4 win over Royals in series opener.
- •Pete Crow-Armstrong records two runs and two RBIs.
- •Crow-Armstrong to DH while Tyrone Taylor plays center field.
- •Cubs on a five-game winning streak, 68-49 overall.
- •Crow-Armstrong leads league with 7.3 WAR this season.
- 10:26 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago Cubs Announce Pete Crow-Armstrong Decision Before Nationals Series
- 12:01 AMYahoo Sports — Chicago Cubs Announce Pete Crow-Armstrong Change During Royals Series
"The Chicago Cubs are coming off a series victory over the Kansas City Royals, and they’ll head to Washington on Tuesday night to begin a three-game series against the Nationals. Ahead of the matchup, Cubs manager Craig Counsell made several notable lineup changes, including a decision involving superstar and NL MVP candidate Pete Crow-Armstrong after […] The post Chicago Cubs Announce Pete Crow-Armstrong Decision Before Nationals Series appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Chicago Cubs secured a 6-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night in their series opener. Continuing to see immense success at the plate was outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, who recorded two runs, one hit, two RBIs and drew two walks. Ahead of Game 2 of the series Saturday night, Cubs manager Craig […] The post Chicago Cubs Announce Pete Crow-Armstrong Change During Royals Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 10:26 PMChicago Cubs Announce Pete Crow-Armstrong Decision Before Nationals Series
The Chicago Cubs are coming off a series victory over the Kansas City Royals, and they’ll head to Washington on Tuesday night to begin a three-game series against the Nationals. Ahead of the matchup, Cubs manager Craig Counsell made several notable lineup changes, including a decision involving superstar and NL MVP candidate Pete Crow-Armstrong after […] The post Chicago Cubs Announce Pete Crow-Armstrong Decision Before Nationals Series appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 12:01 AMChicago Cubs Announce Pete Crow-Armstrong Change During Royals Series
The Chicago Cubs secured a 6-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night in their series opener. Continuing to see immense success at the plate was outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, who recorded two runs, one hit, two RBIs and drew two walks. Ahead of Game 2 of the series Saturday night, Cubs manager Craig […] The post Chicago Cubs Announce Pete Crow-Armstrong Change During Royals Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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