Crow-Armstrong's Two Home Runs Propel Cubs to Extra-Inning Victory

June 6, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA - In a thrilling contest at Wrigley Field, Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong showcased his power with two home runs, leading his team to a dramatic 3-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants in extra innings. The game was a stark contrast to the previous day’s matchup, where three Giants players each hit two homers in an overwhelming 18-3 win.

Crow-Armstrong's first home run came in the sixth inning, launched off Giants pitcher Landen Roupp. His second blast, a game-tying shot, arrived with two outs in the bottom of the ninth against closer Keaton Winn. Before the late-game fireworks, both starting pitchers, Ben Brown and Roupp, delivered five scoreless innings, with Roupp bouncing back from a rough outing in Milwaukee.

Brown, the Cubs' right-hander, effectively stifled the Giants' offense, allowing just a single and a walk through his six innings. However, as he approached 90 pitches, Cubs manager Craig Counsell opted to pull him before facing Rafael Devers for a third time. Unfortunately for the Cubs, this strategy backfired when Caleb Thielbar surrendered a home run to Devers shortly after Brown’s exit.

Trailing 2-1 after the Giants scored in the ninth, Crow-Armstrong’s heroics came through as he rallied his team with a powerful swing that sent the ball soaring over the right-field wall. Both teams had opportunities throughout the game, but key defensive plays and pitching decisions kept the clash tense.

In the end, the Cubs capitalized on Crow-Armstrong's late-game heroics, while the Giants were left to ponder what could have been after a missed chance to extend their lead. With this victory, the Cubs demonstrated their resilience, bouncing back from a tough series and showcasing the potential of their lineup.