Pete Crow-Armstrong Strengthens Case For NL MVP With 3 Home Runs vs. Reds

Pete Crow-Armstrong turned two pregame conversations with Sammy Sosa into one of the best days of his career. Crow-Armstrong homered three times and drove in six runs on Saturday, adding to his case for NL MVP and powering the Chicago Cubs to a runaway 17-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. The All-Star center fielder had four hits and scored four times, delighting the crowd of 39,597 at Wrigley Field. "I think Pete’s having a wonderful season," manager Craig Counsell said. "It’s a lot of fun to watch. ... We’re lucky to be a part of it." Crow-Armstrong, 24, saw Sosa in the lobby as he made hi...

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