Furthering his MVP case, Pete Crow-Armstrong made history in multiple ways despite the Chicago Cubs‘ loss on Sunday.
Even though it didn’t end up making a difference in the game, as the Miami Marlins took care of the Cubs 10-3, Crow-Armstrong took his 2026 season to a new level with one swing of the bat.
Pete Crow-Armstrong joined the 40-HR club on Sunday
His solo shot to deep right field tied in the top of the fifth inning was his 40th of the season.
Now at 40, Crow-Armstrong has accomplished more than just extending his career-high — his previous best was the 31 he hit last season. He’s now two away from tying Billy Williams’ 1970 mark for the franchise record for the most home runs in a season by a left-handed hitter.
Crow-Armstrong reached multiple levels of Cubs, MLB history with one swing
But that’s not all. Crow-Armstrong is just five from breaking the legendary Ernie Banks’ Cubs record for the most homers by a player 24-years-old or younger. Banks connected on 44 in 1956.