Pete Crow-Armstrong hits three homers in Cubs' win over Reds

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Pete Crow-Armstrong hits three homers in Cubs' win over Reds
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Pete Crow-Armstrong contributed significantly to the Cubs' 17-5 victory against the Reds on Saturday, hitting three home runs and raising his season total to 36. Crow-Armstrong's performance comes amidst Cubs' efforts to secure a playoff position, having entered the game needing to fend off the Phillies for a Wild Card spot. With seven games left against division rival Milwaukee, maintaining momentum is critical for the Cubs as they face playoff implications. Crow-Armstrong's production at the plate, especially against left-handed pitchers, marks a key development in his season.

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  • Crow-Armstrong hit three home runs in the game against the Reds.
  • The Cubs won 17-5, pushing for playoff contention.
  • Crow-Armstrong has 36 home runs this season, closing in on 40.
  • The Cubs need to maintain wins to secure a Wild Card spot.
  • Crow-Armstrong's offensive improvement includes better performance against lefties.
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  • 10:35 PMYahoo SportsPete Crow-Armstrong’s MVP case can’t be slowed with epic 3-homer day
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