Pete Crow-Armstrong hits three home runs as Cubs lead Reds 17-5

Pete Crow-Armstrong delivered a standout performance on August 29, 2026, hitting three home runs in a game against the Cincinnati Reds, helping the Chicago Cubs to a 17-5 lead. Crow-Armstrong's impressive outing included four hits and four runs batted in, further solidifying his case in the NL MVP race. The game took place at Wrigley Field, where he put the Cubs ahead early, hitting a home run off Andrew Abbott. Meanwhile, the performance may impact the MVP standing as Shohei Ohtani's pitching appearance for the Los Angeles Dodgers was postponed due to injury.

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