Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong reaches historic milestone with back-to-back 20/20 seasons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 1:36 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
The Chicago Cubs defeated the Baltimore Orioles 5-2 on July 8, improving to 51-40 for the season. Star outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong became the first Cubs player since Sammy Sosa to record consecutive seasons with at least 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases. Crow-Armstrong achieved this after hitting his third-inning home run against the Orioles, making him the only player in MLB this season with such numbers. He had a record-breaking June with a.381 batting average and has tallied 21 home runs and 23 stolen bases this season. Social media reaction highlights his growing popularity as a player.
- •Cubs improve to 51-40 after win against Orioles
- •Crow-Armstrong's home run marks a historic milestone
- •He joins Sosa as the only Cubs player with consecutive 20/20 seasons
- •Crow-Armstrong leads MLB this season with 20 home runs and 23 stolen bases
- •Cubs' recent success includes winning 11 of their last 14 games
- 1:36 AMYahoo Sports — MLB World Reacts to Cubs’ Historic Pete Crow-Armstrong Announcement
"The Chicago Cubs opened their series against the Baltimore Orioles with a 5-2 victory on Tuesday night, improving to 51-40 on the season.Chicago went 16-10 in June and has won 11 of its last 14 games, with leadoff hitter and star outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong playing a major role in the team’s recent success as they […] The post MLB World Reacts to Cubs’ Historic Pete Crow-Armstrong Announcement appeared first on HEAVY.
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