How Pete Crow-Armstrong's 3-homer day, Shohei Ohtani injury could help Cubs star pull ahead in NL MVP race
Here's how the Cubs and Dodgers' stars stack up in the intriguing NL MVP race after each making news -- in much different ways -- on Saturday.
Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong's remarkable 3-homer day, coupled with Shohei Ohtani's injury update, has put the Cubs star in a prime position to take the lead in the NL MVP race. With the highest fielding wins above replacement (fWAR) since Sammy Sosa, 36 home runs, 89 RBIs, and the most total bases in MLB, Crow-Armstrong's numbers have only grown stronger in recent games.
His impressive performance against the Reds on Saturday, where he hit three home runs, bolstered his case to be the NL MVP frontrunner. As Shohei Ohtani's pitching appearance is postponed, Crow-Armstrong's stellar hitting has solidified his position as a top contender in the NL MVP race.
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