Pete Crow-Armstrong hits three home runs as Cubs lead Reds 17-5
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 10:55 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
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.
- •Crow-Armstrong hits three home runs in Cubs' 17-5 game against Reds.
- •Cubs' outfielder has 36 home runs, 89 RBIs this season.
- •Ohtani's scheduled pitching appearance postponed due to injury.
- •Cubs played at home in Wrigley Field on August 29, 2026.
- 6:26 AMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani Is Suddenly in Serious Danger of Losing MVP
- 10:55 PMYahoo Sports — How Pete Crow-Armstrong's 3-homer day, Shohei Ohtani injury could help Cubs star pull ahead in NL MVP race
"Here's how the Cubs and Dodgers' stars stack up in the intriguing NL MVP race after each making news -- in much different ways -- on Saturday.
"Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's MVP defense is looking more and more unlikely as Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong continues to amaze.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 6:26 AMShohei Ohtani Is Suddenly in Serious Danger of Losing MVP
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's MVP defense is looking more and more unlikely as Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong continues to amaze.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 10:55 PMHow Pete Crow-Armstrong's 3-homer day, Shohei Ohtani injury could help Cubs star pull ahead in NL MVP race
Here's how the Cubs and Dodgers' stars stack up in the intriguing NL MVP race after each making news -- in much different ways -- on Saturday.
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