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Cubs Center Fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong Makes Another Mistake on Defense

  • On Wednesday night, Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong committed a costly defensive error, allowing David Hamilton's line drive to roll for an inside-the-park home run during a loss to the Milwaukee Brewers.
  • This defensive lapse follows a difficult week for Crow-Armstrong, who also dropped Sal Frelick's flyball in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to Milwaukee and is batting.229 with five homers in 49 games this season.
  • The 24-year-old remains a vital part of the Cubs' future after winning a Gold Glove last year and signing a six-year, $115 million contract extension this March.
  • Major League Baseball fined the 24-year-old outfielder after he engaged in a vulgar exchange with a fan during Sunday's 9-8 loss to the Chicago White Sox.
  • Crow-Armstrong expressed regret on Monday for his choice of words, stating he was disappointed children might see the social media footage of the exchange.
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The Washington Post broke the news on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
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