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Cubs top Braves 8-4 as Crow-Armstrong homers twice

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Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Cubs top Braves 8-4 as Crow-Armstrong homers twice

Summary

The Chicago Cubs secured an 8-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves on September 16, 2026. Pete Crow-Armstrong hit two home runs, marking his 43rd and 44th of the season, breaking the Cubs' record for left-handed batters. Shota Imanaga pitched six innings, allowing one run while striking out eight. The win keeps the Cubs a half-game ahead of the Phillies in the NL wild card race. Alex Bregman added a home run and four RBIs for the Cubs. Dansby Swanson is on track to return from injury on September 18.

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By the Numbers

•Crow-Armstrong's homers break Cubs' left-handed record set in 1970.
•Imanaga allowed one run and struck out eight in six innings.
•Bregman contributed four RBIs, including a home run.
•Cubs are ahead of the Phillies for the NL wild card.
•Swanson expected to return from injury on September 18.

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2:39 AMYahoo Sports — Crow-Armstrong homers twice, Imanaga shines as Cubs beat Braves 8-4

What they're saying

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Pete-Crow Armstrong hit his 43rd and 44th homers and broke the Chicago Cubs' record for left-handers, and Shota Imanaga allowed a run in six innings in an 8-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night. Armstrong homered to lead off the third, breaking Billy Williams’ franchise record set in 1970. Crow-Armstrong led off the seventh with another shot for his 13th career multi-homer game and seventh of the season.
— Yahoo Sportsby LUKE DeCOCK

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