The Chicago Cubs are living the summer of the dream — and the two names that have set Wrigley Field ablaze are Pete Crow-Armstrong and Seiya Suzuki.
In the team’s 100-plus-year history, no duo has ever surpassed 25 home runs and 70 RBIs before the All-Star break. But this year, Crow-Armstrong and Suzuki have not only done it — they’ve done it so spectacularly that it has left the pundits in awe.
“This is the perfect combination of youth and cunning. Crow-Armstrong is the internal combustion engine, and Suzuki is the time bomb,” ESPN said.
“Unbelievable” achievements before the All-Star Break:
Seiya Suzuki: 25 home runs, 77 RBIs
Pete Crow-Armstrong (PCA): 25 home runs, 70 RBIs
Total: 50 home runs – 147 RBIs
While many teams are still struggling to find their identity, the Cubs have suddenly become a force threatening the entire National League (NL). And the special thing is: this is just the beginning!
Crow-Armstrong, who was once considered a defensive talent, is now proving himself to be a complete destructive machine. With his youth and unyielding spirit, he has overshadowed many illustrious seniors.
On the other side, Suzuki – the quiet Japanese – is playing the best season of his MLB career, after a long period of adjustment and adaptation. He is currently the Cubs’ leader in RBIs, and is the center of attention in every decisive situation.
“Suzuki and Crow-Armstrong’s explosion is the clearest sign yet that the Cubs have a championship core.” – Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic.
Should opponents be afraid? Maybe they should.
With a balanced, youthful, and determined roster, the Cubs are no longer just a “team of the past.” They are a new storm – and the eye of the storm is Crow-Armstrong & Suzuki.
With a stormy run before the All-Star Break, it’s no surprise that the Chicago Cubs are the favorites in the NL Central, and even the ones to make it to the 2025 postseason.