Pete Crow-Armstrong hits two homers in Cubs' extra-inning win over White Sox

Pete Crow-Armstrong delivered a historic performance for the Chicago Cubs in their matchup against the Chicago White Sox on August 17, 2026. In a game featuring five lead changes, Crow-Armstrong hit a leadoff home run on the first pitch and capped it off with a two-run walk-off homer in the 10th inning, leading to a 7-5 victory for the Cubs. His four-hit night included a single, a double, and two home runs, driving in three runs and stealing a base. The Cubs remain in the hunt for a playoff spot, currently trailing the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Central but securing a six-game lead for a wild card. Crow-Armstrong's standout performance raises his MVP candidacy as the season progresses.

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