Cubs manager lauds Pete Crow-Armstrong's two-homer night as historic season highlight

During the Cubs' 8-4 victory over the Braves, 24-year-old Pete Crow-Armstrong delivered a two-home-run performance, raising his season tally to 44 and surpassing Billy Williams for the most by a left-handed Cub. He also added a triple, giving him 81 extra-base hits, a new single-season franchise record. Manager Craig Counsell described the scene as something he rarely sees, recalling the fans' MVP chants when Crow-Armstrong stepped up in the seventh inning.

Counsell highlighted the lasting impact of such moments for both players and supporters. Statistics shared by MLB analyst Sarah Langs showed this was Crow-Armstrong's tenth 10-total-base game before age 25, a feat unmatched since 1900. The performance may sway voters for the National League MVP award.