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Pete Crow-Armstrong and Shohei Ohtani star as NL MVP race moves to another level
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Jay Cohen, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 5, 2026
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Key takeaway The Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani also had a strong game, hitting two home runs and finishing with three hits.
A compelling race for the NL MVP award is underway, with Pete Crow-Armstrong and Shohei Ohtani being top contenders. Crow-Armstrong had a notable performance, homering twice and driving in four runs. He helped the Chicago Cubs secure a win against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani also had a strong game, hitting two home runs and finishing with three hits. The matchup between the two players was closely watched, given their status as front-runners for the MVP award. Further details about the game and the NL MVP race can be found through local news sources, including KPRC 2 and Click2Houston.
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Category: local Published: August 5, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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