Cubs split games as Crow-Armstrong and Ramirez shine
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
The Chicago Cubs split a six-game stretch, losing two of three at home to the Tigers and winning two of three on the road against the Pirates. Pete Crow-Armstrong had a strong week, batting.391 with three home runs and solid defense, while Pedro Ramirez extended his hitting streak to seven games with a.368 average over five games. Starting pitchers Shōta Imanaga and Matthew Boyd excelled, combining for 13 innings with only one earned run. The team remains in good postseason standing despite inconsistencies from some players.
- •Cubs split six games, losing to Tigers and winning against Pirates.
- •Pete Crow-Armstrong batted.391 with three home runs over the week.
- •Pedro Ramirez extended his hitting streak to seven games.
- •Shōta Imanaga and Matthew Boyd combined for 13 innings, allowing only one run.
- •Jameson Taillon's recent struggles raise concerns about his future in the rotation.
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago Cubs update: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Pedro Ramirez, Shōta Imanaga
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