Pete Crow-Armstrong shines against Dodgers, enhances NL MVP case
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 8:30 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit two home runs and an RBI double in the Cubs' series finale against the Dodgers at Wrigley Field on August 5, 2026. His first home run tied the game after Shohei Ohtani's initial lead-off homer. Crow-Armstrong's performance marks him as the first Cubs player with consecutive seasons of at least 25 home runs and 25 stolen bases. Ohtani hit his 25th home run of the season, but has been limited to designated hitter due to injuries. The NL MVP race has become competitive as Crow-Armstrong showcases his skills in front of Ohtani.
- •Crow-Armstrong hits two homers and an RBI double against Dodgers.
- •Ohtani also hits a homer, marking his 25th this season.
- •Crow-Armstrong becomes first Cubs player with consecutive 25-HR, 25-SB seasons.
- •Cubs lead against Dodgers expanded to 6-1 after Crow-Armstrong's hits.
- 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong adds to NL MVP case in front of Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani
- 8:13 PMYahoo Sports — Pete Crow-Armstrong goes yard twice vs. Dodgers, becomes first Cubs player to nab consecutive 25-HR, 25-SB seasons
"Pete Crow-Armstrong added to his NL MVP campaign right in front of Shohei Ohtani on Wednesday. Crow-Armstrong slugged two more homers for the Chicago Cubs in their series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers, including a laser off the videoboard in right field. Of course, Ohtani started the game with his 25th homer.
"PCA is putting on a show in his latest NL MVP showdown against Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 8:30 PMCubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong adds to NL MVP case in front of Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani
Pete Crow-Armstrong added to his NL MVP campaign right in front of Shohei Ohtani on Wednesday. Crow-Armstrong slugged two more homers for the Chicago Cubs in their series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers, including a laser off the videoboard in right field. Of course, Ohtani started the game with his 25th homer.
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 8:13 PMPete Crow-Armstrong goes yard twice vs. Dodgers, becomes first Cubs player to nab consecutive 25-HR, 25-SB seasons
PCA is putting on a show in his latest NL MVP showdown against Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers.
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