Pete Crow-Armstrong Sets Cubs Records in 8-4 Victory Over Braves

Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his 43rd and 44th home runs of the season during an 8-4 Chicago Cubs win against the Atlanta Braves.

Pete Crow-Armstrong finished 3 for 4 with two home runs, three RBIs, and three runs scored to lead the Chicago Cubs to an 8-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night. The Chicago outfielder hit his 43rd home run of the season to surpass Billy Williams for the most home runs by a left-handed hitter in franchise history. He later added his 44th home run, marking his seventh multi-homer game of the year and tying Ernie Banks’ 1955 mark for the most home runs by a Cubs player aged 24 or younger.

Beyond the two home runs, Crow-Armstrong recorded an RBI triple and finished the game with 11 total bases. This performance marked his sixth game of the season with at least 10 total bases, tying a record for the most such games in a single season since 1900. Shota Imanaga served as the winning pitcher for Chicago, while Crow-Armstrong raised his season totals to a .283 batting average, 105 RBIs, 29 doubles, and 37 stolen bases.

According to ESPN, Crow-Armstrong is now one home run behind Philadelphia’s Kyle Schwarber for the major league lead. The victory aids the Cubs' pursuit of a National League wild-card spot as Crow-Armstrong nears the first 40-40 season in franchise history. Manager Craig Counsell noted the rarity of the performance, while Crow-Armstrong credited his success to a strong support system and maintaining a low profile during the team's postseason push.