Pete Crow-Armstrong Hits 40th HR in Cubs' 10-3 Loss to Marlins

Slugger Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his 40th home run of the season, a 403-foot blast, during Chicago's 10-3 defeat against Miami.

Pete Crow-Armstrong launched his 40th home run of the season on Sunday, though the Chicago Cubs fell 10-3 to the Miami Marlins. The game-tying solo shot occurred during the top of the fifth inning, traveling a projected 403 feet to lead off the frame. Despite this offensive milestone, Chicago failed to secure a three-game sweep at loanDepot park as Miami’s offense produced double-digit runs to avoid the series loss.

With this blast, Crow-Armstrong becomes just the second player in Major League Baseball to reach the 40-homer plateau this year, trailing only Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies, who currently holds 42. The achievement marks the first time a Cubs player has reached this specific statistical benchmark since the 2005 campaign. During that season, Derrek Lee slugged 46 home runs, a total that had remained unmatched by any North Side hitter for nearly two decades.

Historic Milestones for Chicago Left-Handers

Crow-Armstrong’s performance places him in elite company within the franchise's record books. He is now one of only two left-handed hitters in Cubs history to record 40 or more home runs in a single season. The only other southpaw to accomplish this feat was Billy Williams, who hit 42 home runs during the 1970 season. This power surge in September ensures that Crow-Armstrong remains a central figure in the National League offensive rankings as the schedule winds down.

Beyond his home run total, the outfielder established a new franchise standard by becoming the first player in Chicago Cubs history to record 40 home runs and 30 steals in the same season. This combination of power and speed puts him in a rare category across the entire landscape of professional baseball history. He is now just the fourth player in MLB history to achieve a 40-30 season at age 24 or younger, joining a list that includes Ronald Acuna Jr., Alex Rodriguez, and Jose Canseco.

Miami Offense Prevents Series Sweep

While the individual accolades favored the visitors, the Marlins secured the victory through significant contributions from their own lineup. Javier Sanoja provided a major spark for Miami by hitting a two-run home run. Complementing that effort, Heriberto Hernandez added a solo home run to further extend the lead. These two long balls powered the Marlins to their 10-run total, effectively halting Chicago’s momentum in the final game of the set.

Chicago entered the contest looking to finalize a three-game sweep in Miami but could not overcome the seven-run deficit. The loss occurred on September 6, 2026, as the Cubs continue their late-season push. Crow-Armstrong’s 403-foot drive served as the primary highlight for a Chicago team that struggled to contain the Marlins' bats throughout the afternoon. Information provided by ESPN Research and The Associated Press contributed to these recorded statistics and game details.