Pete Crow-Armstrong Hits 39th HR; Emerges as NL MVP Favorite

Pete Crow-Armstrong powered the Cubs to a 2-1 win over the Brewers with his 39th home run of the season. Following a historic second-half surge, he has reportedly surpassed Shohei Ohtani as the front-runner for the National League MVP award. His offensive production remains the focal point of the Cubs' 2026 campaign. Additionally, his recent performance at Wrigley Field drew notable attention from local sports stars, including Caleb Williams, who were in attendance to cheer on the rising star.