‘MVPete!’: Cubs fans erupt for Pete Crow-Armstrong after historic 2-homer performance

Pete Crow-Armstrong electrified Wrigley Field on Wednesday night as Chicago Cubs fans erupted with "MVPete" chants in response to his historic two-homer performance against the Atlanta Braves. The 24-year-old center fielder went 3-for-3 with a walk, three runs scored, and three RBIs as the Cubs secured an 8-4 victory. Earlier in the game, Crow-Armstrong's 43rd home run of the season surpassed Hall of Famer Billy Williams' record of 42 home runs, making him the franchise's all-time leading home run hitter among left-handed batters.

The second home run, a solo shot in the seventh inning, extended Chicago's lead to 7-2 and prompted the Wrigley Field crowd to enthusiastically serenade the star player with the MVP chants. Crow-Armstrong's power surge has Cubs fans dreaming of a potential 40-40 season, and his 44 home runs put him on track to break Williams' long-standing franchise record.

The Cubs' 8-4 win over Atlanta also boosted their chances of making a postseason run, with Crow-Armstrong's milestone performance adding to the excitement surrounding their push towards October.