The Friendly Confines have become a launchpad of fireworks lately—and no, we’re not talking about postgame pyrotechnics. We’re talking about the explosive bats of Seiya Suzuki and Pete Crow-Armstrong, who are rewriting Cubs history with every swing.
In a stretch that feels like something out of a video game, Suzuki and Crow-Armstrong are on absolute fire, combining for a ridiculous 12 home runs and 28 RBIs over the last 10 games. If you blink, you might miss another bomb landing on Waveland Avenue.
Suzuki: The Silent Assassin
After an up-and-down 2024 campaign, Suzuki entered 2025 with something to prove—and boy, is he delivering. Not only is he batting over .350 in May, but he’s also become one of the NL’s most feared hitters with runners in scoring position.
His latest statement? A grand slam in the 8th inning against the Cardinals that flipped a 5-3 deficit into a 7-5 Cubs win, sending Wrigley into a frenzy and adding another clutch chapter to what’s quickly becoming an MVP-caliber season.
Crow-Armstrong: The Sparkplug Turned Superstar
Then there’s Pete Crow-Armstrong, who’s gone from “top prospect” to “must-see TV” in a matter of weeks. After adjusting to big-league pitching in April, he’s now terrorizing pitchers from the leadoff spot with jaw-dropping speed, Gold Glove defense, and—most surprisingly—a red-hot bat.
Just last night, PCA went 4-for-5 with two homers, a triple, and five RBIs, becoming the youngest Cub to record 10 total bases in a game since Ernie Banks.
“These two are feeding off each other,” manager Craig Counsell said. “They bring the energy, the swagger, and the results. The clubhouse knows it. The fans feel it. And our opponents? They’re learning it fast.”
A Historic Duo in the Making
For stat lovers: Suzuki and Crow-Armstrong are the first Cubs duo in franchise history to each record 5+ home runs and 15+ RBIs in a 10-game span. They’ve also helped push the Cubs to first place in the NL Central—a position that looked like a pipe dream just a few weeks ago.
The buzz around Wrigley isn’t just about nostalgia anymore. It’s about right now. This is real. This is happening. And if Suzuki and PCA keep swinging like this, 2025 could be the year Wrigley gets to host more than just regular-season drama