Cubs Sweep Dodgers with Crow-Armstrong's Two Homers

In a thrilling matchup on Wednesday, the Chicago Cubs defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-6, completing a series sweep. Pete Crow-Armstrong played a pivotal role, hitting two home runs and driving in four runs.

Nico Hoerner contributed with three hits, helping the Cubs secure their fourth win in five games and solidifying their position at the top of the NL wild-card standings with a record of 32-15 since June 11. This loss marked the second consecutive series sweep for the Dodgers, who have now lost six games in a row.

Both teams saw their star players shine, with Shohei Ohtani hitting two home runs for the Dodgers and Max Muncy adding a three-run homer during a five-run eighth inning. Despite the loss, Mookie Betts had a strong performance with four hits. Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman was replaced after being hit by a pitch, but X-rays showed no injury. The Cubs' Shota Imanaga pitched five innings, allowing only one run, while Jacob Webb secured the save in the ninth.