Cubs split games as Crow-Armstrong and Ramirez shine

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.

• 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago Cubs update: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Pedro Ramirez, Shōta Imanaga