Cubs’ Dynamic Duo Makes Baseball History Not Seen Since 2009

Pete Crow-Armstrong and Seiya Suzuki Are Fueling a Chicago Cubs Surge

The Chicago Cubs struck gold with the offseason trade for Kyle Tucker, but it’s not Tucker who’s turning heads in Wrigley this season, it’s the powerhouse pairing of Pete Crow-Armstrong and Seiya Suzuki.

In fact, their red-hot performances in May have etched them into MLB history.

According to Justin Havens of Underdog Fantasy, Crow-Armstrong and Suzuki are the first teammates since Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau in 2009 to each hit 7+ home runs and record 27+ RBIs in a single May.

Cubs Crow-Armstrong’s Breakout Season

Pete Crow-Armstrong, once a highly-touted Mets prospect, has blossomed in Chicago. The 22-year-old is slashing .272/.332/.531 with 15 home runs, 50 RBIs, and 17 stolen bases, all while posting a strong .863 OPS. His power-speed combo and clutch hitting have made him one of the league’s most exciting young stars.

Suzuki’s Quiet Dominance

Seiya Suzuki, now 30, has been just as impactful. He boasts a .273 batting average, a .335 OBP, and has smashed 14 home runs with 52 RBIs. With a robust .904 OPS, Suzuki is building a strong case for his first All-Star selection.

The last duo to post such numbers in May? Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau, two Minnesota Twins legends. Mauer, a former AL MVP and three-time batting champion, and Morneau, a four-time All-Star and MVP, are elite company for any modern-day pair to join.

The Cubs Kept the momentum going in their series finale against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. Jameson Taillon took the rubber for Chicago, while Nick Martinez started for the Reds, with the match ending 7-3 in favor of the Cubs. Hopefully this duo would prove to be the game changer for the Cubs going forward.

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