Pete Crow-Armstrong hit two home runs for his fifth multi-homer game this season, powering the Chicago Cubs past the Minnesota Twins 8-1 on Thursday. Crow-Armstrong, whose first-half breakout earned him a starting spot for the National League All-Star team,

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JULY 10: Pete Crow-Armstrong #4 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates his solo home run for his second of the day as he rounds the bases against the Minnesota Twins in the seventh inning at Target Field on July 10, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Cubs defeated the Twins 8-1.

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