Cubs Complete Sweep of Dodgers Amid MVP Race Between Crow-Armstrong and Ohtani

The Chicago Cubs secured a 7-6 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday, completing a three-game sweep of the reigning champions. This win highlighted the ongoing National League MVP race between Pete Crow-Armstrong and Shohei Ohtani, both of whom hit two home runs during the game.

The Dodgers initially took the lead with a three-run homer in the first inning. However, Crow-Armstrong responded by contributing significantly to the Cubs' offense, scoring two runs and recording an RBI single later in the game. He finished the series with impressive stats, including six hits and five RBIs.

This matchup marked a historic moment as it was the first time in MLB history that both teams had leadoff hitters hit home runs against a left-handed pitcher. The Cubs currently lead the NL wild card race, while the Dodgers maintain their position at the top of the NL West.