Pete Crow‑Armstrong’s cycle tops Cubs‑Rockies series as Colorado rallies for win

Center fielder Pete Crow‑Armstrong hit for the cycle on June 15, becoming the 13th Cub to do so and the first left‑handed player at Wrigley Field since Mark Grace in 1993. He completed the reverse‑order cycle with a leadoff homer, triple, double and single, the first cycle of the 2026 MLB season and the youngest Cubs player to achieve the feat since 1966.

The Cubs edged the Rockies 5‑4 in the series opener, rallying in the ninth after Crow‑Armstrong’s sacrifice fly narrowed the deficit. The win featured a walk‑off bases‑loaded walk by Matt Shaw and a solid pitching performance by Daniel Palencia.

The following night the Rockies responded, erasing an early Cubs lead and winning 5‑2. Willi Castro drove in two runs and TJ Rumfield added a two‑run homer. Rockies relievers allowed only a hit and a walk over the final 4 1/3 innings, with Blas Castaño earning his first win and Jaden Hill his first save. Cubs starter Edward Cabrera left after a hand cramp, and the team struggled offensively despite an early solo homer by Crow‑Armstrong.

The series showcases a historic individual performance alongside competitive back‑and‑forth results between Chicago and Colorado.