Ohtani lauds Crow-Armstrong after duel of home runs at Wrigley
Shohei Ohtani praised Pete Crow-Armstrong following a 7-6 Cubs win over the Dodgers, where both players hit two homers.
At Wrigley Field, the Cubs secured a narrow 7-6 victory over the Dodgers, completing a series sweep. Both Pete Crow-Armstrong and Shohei Ohtani delivered two home runs, sparking a high-profile MVP debate that currently favors the Cubs outfielder. Crow-Armstrong, 24, has dramatically improved his power numbers in the second half of the season. Ohtani, despite the loss, praised Crow-Armstrong’s play and reiterated his concentration on returning to the mound. The game underscored the Dodgers' offensive slump and added momentum to the Cubs' campaign.
Why it matters
The duel highlights two MVP candidates and signals a shift in the Dodgers' season while boosting the Cubs' momentum.
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