Pete Crow-Armstrong hits three home runs in Cubs' win over Reds
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Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Pete Crow-Armstrong achieved the first three-home-run game of his career on August 29, helping the Chicago Cubs to a 17-5 victory against the Cincinnati Reds. Crow-Armstrong hit two homers in the first two innings, contributing significantly to the Cubs' scoring. He finished the game with four hits and six RBIs, making him the first Cubs player since 1974 with such a performance at Wrigley Field. With this performance, Crow-Armstrong increased his season total to 36 home runs, ranking third in MLB. The win improved the Cubs' record to 77-59, positioning them second in the NL Central and securing the top NL wild-card spot.
- •Crow-Armstrong tallies 3 HRs and 6 RBIs in the game.
- •Cubs score 17 runs against the Reds on August 29.
- •Crow-Armstrong now has 36 home runs this season.
- •Cubs hold the No. 1 wild-card spot in the NL.
- •Cubs improve to 77-59, 7.5 games behind Brewers.
- 2:42 PMYahoo Sports — Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong makes MLB HR history not seen in 32 years
- 3:36 AMYahoo Sports — Pete Crow-Armstrong bolsters MVP case with another multi-HR game, but can't lead Cubs past Reds
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Pete Crow-Armstrong is the Superhero vs. the Reds
- 10:21 PMYahoo Sports — Pete Crow-Armstrong pulls off what no Cubs player has done in 125 years
- 9:14 PMYahoo Sports — Pete Crow-Armstrong tallies first 3 home run game of career in win over Reds
"Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong made franchise history during a game against the Cincinnati Reds.
"PCA became the first Cubs player to have 3 home runs, 4 hits, and 6 RBI in the same game at Wrigley since 1974.
"This is a very impressive feat of history for PCA to accomplish this August.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 2:42 PMCubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong makes MLB HR history not seen in 32 years
This is a very impressive feat of history for PCA to accomplish this August.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 3:36 AMPete Crow-Armstrong bolsters MVP case with another multi-HR game, but can't lead Cubs past Reds
PCA now has five home runs in Chicago's last two games against the Reds.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 2:00 PM2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Pete Crow-Armstrong is the Superhero vs. the Reds
The Cubs pound the Reds behind six homers, including three from PCA.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 10:21 PMPete Crow-Armstrong pulls off what no Cubs player has done in 125 years
Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong made franchise history during a game against the Cincinnati Reds.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 9:14 PMPete Crow-Armstrong tallies first 3 home run game of career in win over Reds
PCA became the first Cubs player to have 3 home runs, 4 hits, and 6 RBI in the same game at Wrigley since 1974.
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