Shohei Ohtani, since joining the Los Angeles Dodgers for the 2024 MLB season, has had competition in the National League MVP race. Chicago Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong has stepped into the spotlight. Both players are making strong cases in this thrilling competition.
On a memorable Wednesday at Wrigley Field, Ohtani and Crow-Armstrong each hit two home runs, combining for seven RBIs. The Cubs secured a 7-6 victory, sweeping the Dodgers. This performance has intensified discussions about the NL MVP, positioning Crow-Armstrong as a serious contender.
Photographs captured Crow-Armstrong celebrating his impressive performance. He expressed satisfaction with the growing attention but stated awards are not his main focus. “Winning an MVP would be incredible,” he told ESPN. “But my priorities are elsewhere. It’s exciting to be part of the conversation,” Crow-Armstrong reflected.
While Crow-Armstrong enjoys the debate, he acknowledged Ohtani’s temporary absence from pitching due to knee soreness. Ohtani has maintained a remarkable 1.79 ERA. “If we’re to discuss this seriously, perhaps I should start pitching,” Crow-Armstrong joked.
As of Thursday, both players are leading contenders for the NL MVP at FanDuel Sportsbook. Ohtani and Crow-Armstrong have nearly identical statistics. They both have 26 home runs, with Ohtani holding a slight advantage in RBIs and OPS.
The rest of the season will determine if Pete Crow-Armstrong’s rise can challenge Shohei Ohtani’s MVP legacy.
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