Pete Crow-Armstrong excels as Cubs struggle in recent series

The Chicago Cubs dropped two of three games against both the Diamondbacks and the Reds this past week. Despite the team's losses, Pete Crow-Armstrong recorded nine hits, five home runs, and eight RBI across six games. Seiya Suzuki contributed nine hits and seven runs, while Clay Holmes provided seven shutout innings during his start against the Diamondbacks. Conversely, Jacob Webb struggled with late-game execution, and Shōta Imanaga currently leads MLB in home runs allowed. Trent Thornton also faced defensive challenges, yielding three home runs over his last two appearances. The club remains focused on roster performance as the season moves into September.

• 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago Cubs update: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Seiya Suzuki, Clay Holmes