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Crow-Armstrong's 3-Homer Game Fuels MVP Buzz
29 Aug
Summary
- Crow-Armstrong hit three home runs in a single game for the first time.
- He leads all of baseball with 9.1 WAR heading into September.
- He is tied for third with 36 home runs and second in wRC+.
Pete Crow-Armstrong delivered a career-defining performance on Saturday, hitting the first three-homer game of his career. His offensive outburst contributed to a dominant 17-5 win for his team against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field.
This remarkable game significantly strengthens Crow-Armstrong's case for the National League MVP award. He currently leads all of Major League Baseball with 9.1 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) per FanGraphs, outpacing other contenders.
Beyond his WAR lead, Crow-Armstrong is tied for third in the league with 36 home runs and holds the second-highest weighted Runs Created Plus (wRC+), trailing only Yordan Alvarez. His elite defense and base-running skills further bolster his MVP credentials.
Crow-Armstrong is on pace to join an elite group of Chicago Cubs players with a 9-fWAR season, with only four others achieving this mark in franchise history. With 27 games remaining in the season, he has a strong opportunity to climb this historical leaderboard.
