Cubs sweep Dodgers as Crow-Armstrong builds MVP case
The Chicago Cubs swept the Los Angeles Dodgers as Pete Crow-Armstrong built his National League MVP case in a showdown that also featured Shohei Ohtani, according to reports. Coverage credited Crow-Armstrong's form at Wrigley Field; the reports set out the sweep and the MVP narrative without detailing the individual game scores in full.
Why it matters
A statement sweep sharpens both the Cubs' postseason push and a compelling NL MVP race between two stars.
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Part of the August 6, 2026 brief.