The NL MVP race is officially becoming a two-man battle. On Monday night, both Shohei Ohtani and Pete Crow-Armstrong delivered huge performances, with each player recording two home runs and four hits. Crow-Armstrong's second homer was particularly dramatic, as he launched a walk-off blast to give the Cubs a 7-5 victory over the White Sox.
The performances come at a perfect time for Crow-Armstrong, who has rapidly transformed the MVP race. Earlier this month, the prediction market had Ohtani and Crow-Armstrong essentially in a dead heat, with both players around 50%. Just weeks earlier, Ohtani held a significant advantage, showing just how quickly the race has changed.
Crow-Armstrong's case continues to grow beyond his offense. The Cubs star has reached the 30/30 club for the second consecutive season, while his elite defense and baserunning have helped make him one of the most valuable players in baseball. Ohtani, meanwhile, continues to put up superstar offensive numbers, keeping this race incredibly close.
With both stars putting up two-homer performances on the same night, the NL MVP race couldn't be much more entertaining. Ohtani vs. PCA is officially a race to watch down the stretch.
