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Crow-Armstrong Makes Diving Catch and Hits 452-Foot Homer in Same Inning

His standout inning highlights a breakout season that has underpinned the Cubs’ expanding NL Central lead.

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Overview

  • He robbed Brice Turang of a double with a diving catch and then led off the eighth inning with a go-ahead homer to lift the Cubs to a 5-3 victory over the Brewers.
  • His 19th homer measured 452 feet and registered a career-high 111.5 mph exit velocity.
  • Manager Craig Counsell praised his defense as the highest level he’s seen from a center fielder.
  • He tops National League outfield fan voting with more than 1.1 million votes ahead of the All-Star break.
  • He leads the team with 52 runs scored and 23 steals and ranks second with 58 RBIs as the Cubs hold a 6½-game division lead.