Crow-Armstrong goes deep twice as the Cubs sweep Ohtani and the Dodgers with a wild 7-6 win
CHICAGO (AP) — Pete Crow-Armstrong homered twice and drove in four runs, and the Chicago Cubs swept Shohei Ohtani and the…
In a thrilling baseball match, the Chicago Cubs secured a hard-fought 7-6 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers, thanks to the stellar performance of designated hitter Pete Crow-Armstrong. The Cubs swept the Dodgers, marking their fourth win in five games. Crow-Armstrong demonstrated his prowess by hitting two home runs and driving in four runs.
The game saw a remarkable comeback, with the Cubs winning despite a spirited effort from the Dodgers. Nico Hoerner contributed to the win with three hits, while the Cubs improved their record to an impressive 32-15 since June 11. The Dodgers, after leading the NL West for a month, suffered their second consecutive sweep. The two-time defending World Series champions have struggled, dropping six games in a row for the first time in over a year.
Despite Ohtani’s impressive performance with two home runs, the Cubs emerged victorious. Max Muncy added a three-run homer in the eighth inning, while Mookie Betts demonstrated a resurgence by hitting four times at bat.
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