Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong Sets MLB Record During Red-Hot June
Summary
Pete Crow-Armstrong, a centerfielder for the Chicago Cubs, set a new Major League Baseball record by achieving 34 hits, five doubles, two triples, nine home runs, and six stolen bases over an 18-game period. His strong performance has helped the Cubs compete for their division title.Key Facts
- Crow-Armstrong recorded 34 hits, five doubles, two triples, nine home runs, and six stolen bases in 18 games, a first in MLB history.
- Over five million 18-game stretches have been recorded, but no player matched this combination of stats before.
- He leads the Cubs with 83 hits and has a batting average of .286, the best in his career.
- Crow-Armstrong achieved a "cycle"—hitting a single, double, triple, and home run in one game—for the first time on June 15.
- Since moving to the leadoff batting spot on May 23, he has the highest OPS (on-base plus slugging percentage) in MLB at 1.182.
- His recent hot streak includes 10 home runs in his last 19 games.
- The Cubs are currently 6.5 games behind the division-leading Milwaukee Brewers.
- Crow-Armstrong is gaining attention as a possible MVP candidate, though Shohei Ohtani is the favorite to win the award.
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