MLB roundup: Pete Crow-Armstrong (3 HRs), Cubs overpower Reds

Pete Crow-Armstrong hit for the cycle-style power in one game, recording his first three-homer performance and driving in six runs as the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 17-5 on Saturday. Crow-Armstrong raised his NL-leading homer total to 36 with a solo shot in the first inning, a two-run drive in the second and a three-run blast in the seventh. Carson Kelly added a three-run homer and an RBI double, while Seiya Suzuki and Alex Bregman each contributed with three-hit games. Kevin Gausman (8-11) earned the win with five innings allowing five runs. Cincinnati’s Sal Stewart hit his 30th homer, but the Reds fell for the 10th time in 15 games. In other MLB action, Boston defeated New York 6-0 in Game 1 behind Jake Bennett, while the Yankees won Game 2 9-2 and beat Boston for a doubleheader split.