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Despite hitting struggles, Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong shows why he is still an asset originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong used his cannon arm to get the second out in the second inning against the Chicago White Sox.
The play happened after White Sox catcher Edgar Quero struck a RBI hit against Cubs starter Colin Rea. Colson Montgomery, who was at third, scored, but Andrew Benintendi, who was at first, tried sneaking up an extra base on PCA.
The Cubs outfielder flashed his arm and found Benintendi just short at third base. The out ends another runner in scoring position as the Cubs were able to limit the damage in the inning.
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When Cubs manager Craig Counsell first called up Pete Crow-Armstrong to big leagues in Sept. 2023, he was clear what he wanted from the outfielder.
“He told me, I just want you here to play center field,’’ Crow-Armstrong said.
Crow-Armstrong added to his acrobatic outfielder profile with a stellar first half last season. By the 2025 All-Star break, the Cubs star had 25 home runs and 27 stolen bases. But since then, he has managed just .225 with 10 home runs.
PCA knows about his struggles all too well but mentioned that he continues to work hard behind the scenes.
“I haven’t gone off yet, either,’’ Crow-Armstrong said. “It’s been hard, it’s been very difficult, but all you can do is continue to work... I’m going to strike out and chase, I know that. That probably won’t change until I have more experience in this game. There are still things I can take pride in. My defense, My walks. I have almost half as many walks as I had all last season. My base-running. But it is hard. You just try to work through your struggles.’’
If PCA also starts firing, the Cubs could really go deep this season.
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