Cubs seek offensive boost from Pete Crow-Armstrong amid NL Central race
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 2:22 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The Chicago Cubs are in need of a turnaround as they slip in the NL Central standings. Center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, despite a.237 batting average this season, holds the highest WAR among Cubs position players at 2.8. With the Cubs recently losing two out of three to the St. Louis Cardinals, they face a challenging path to regain playoff contention. Sources indicate that Crow-Armstrong's performance will be critical in June as the team looks to recover ground on the Milwaukee Brewers, who are currently leading the division.
- •Cubs have lost two of three games against the Cardinals.
- •Milwaukee Brewers currently lead the NL Central by 5-6 games.
- •Pete Crow-Armstrong has a.237 average but a 2.8 WAR this season.
- •Cubs need Crow-Armstrong to improve performance in June.
- •Key players have underperformed, impacting the team's standings.
- 2:22 AMYahoo Sports — The Cubs need a spark to come from their rising star
"As their grip starts to slip in the NL Central race, the Chicago Cubs need one player to catch fire.
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