BALTIMORE — Pete Crow-Armstrong continues to evolve into one of baseball’s superstars, becoming the first player in the majors to reach 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases this season, while helping keep the Chicago Cubs afloat as a playoff contender.Crow-Armstrong blasted his 20th and 21st home runs during Wednesday night’s 9-7 win over the Baltimore Orioles, displaying the explosiveness that’s putting his numbers in the franchise record book alongside names such as Sammy Sosa and Ryne Sandberg.With a naturally powerful left-handed swing and a more disciplined offensive plan, Crow-Armstrong is making it harder on opposing pitchers. He drove one ball onto the concourse above the right-field wall at Oriole Park at Camden Yards and another into the right-center-field seats. Combined, the two splitters he launched off Baltimore starter Dean Kremer traveled an estimated 789 feet.
what's better than 20 home runs?21 home runs. pic.twitter.com/EIhTXcJWD1
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) July 8, 2026Crow-Armstrong entered the game with 23 stolen bases, leading the team in that category. He’s the first Cub with back-to-back 20/20 seasons since Sosa, who accomplished that feat in three straight seasons between 1993 and 1995.
