A Historic Night at Wrigley Field
Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong etched his name into the franchise record books on Monday, June 15, 2026, by hitting for the cycle in a 5-4 victory over the Colorado Rockies. The 24-year-old star became the 12th player in Cubs history to achieve the feat and the first to complete a ‘reverse cycle’—recording a home run, triple, double, and single in that specific order.
According to team historian Ed Hartig, Crow-Armstrong is only the second center fielder in the club’s long history to accomplish this, joining Hall of Famer Hack Wilson, who did so on June 23, 1930. The achievement comes after a near-miss just two days prior at Oracle Park, where Crow-Armstrong fell a triple short of the cycle.
The Milestone Sequence
The Wrigley Field crowd erupted in the seventh inning when Crow-Armstrong laced a sinker from Rockies reliever Brennan Bernardino into right field for a single, finalizing his historic night. While the Cubs ultimately struggled to capitalize on that specific inning, leaving the bases loaded, the milestone remains a landmark moment for the young outfielder’s career.
This marks the eighth time a player has hit for the cycle at Wrigley Field since the park opened in 1914. For the Cubs, it serves as a high point in a season where they currently hold a 37-35 record, placing them third in the National League Central.
Roster Moves and Context
The win against Colorado provided a morale boost following front-office adjustments. Ahead of the series opener, the Cubs designated left-handed pitcher Doug Nikhazy for assignment. Nikhazy, a 2021 second-round draft pick, had not appeared in a major league game for the Cubs after struggling with an 8.44 ERA at the Triple-A level.
The Cubs now look ahead to their upcoming series against the Toronto Blue Jays, aiming to build on the momentum generated by Crow-Armstrong’s historic performance as they navigate a competitive NL Central race.