Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong robs home run against Miami Marlins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 5:18 AM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
Chicago Cubs centerfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong recorded a defensive play at the wall during a game against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on September 4, 2026. While roaming centerfield in the seventh inning, Crow-Armstrong leaped to catch a ball that appeared to be heading over the fence for a home run. The play has garnered attention for its timing and execution, drawing comparisons to his broader defensive performance this season. Crow-Armstrong is currently recognized for a high level of defensive play, which experts often analyze through Defensive Runs Saved metrics. Beyond his defensive output, he is on pace for a 40-home run and 40-stolen base campaign, fueling discussions regarding his candidacy for the National League MVP award.
- •Pete Crow-Armstrong robbed a potential home run during the seventh inning in Miami.
- •The catch took place at loanDepot park on September 4, 2026.
- •Crow-Armstrong is currently tracking toward a 40-home run and 40-stolen base season.
- •Defensive statistics highlight his performance as a top-tier centerfielder this year.
- 5:18 AMYahoo Sports — Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong Adds Best Catch of Season to MVP Case
"One of the most popular defensive statistics in modern Major League Baseball is the Defensive Runs Saved stat. It isn’t quite as simple as the name suggests, because it involves calculating what a given play’s expected run total was versus the likelihood of a defender making a given catch. Sometimes, though, it feels like it […] The post Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong Adds Best Catch of Season to MVP Case appeared first on HEAVY.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLB•Sep 5, 2026, 5:43 AMRed Sox manager provides Ceddanne Rafaela update after loss to Mariners
MLB•Sep 5, 2026, 5:37 AMBlue Jays Claw Back to .500 for 1st Time Since June 22
MLB•Sep 5, 2026, 5:10 AMGuardians’ Brayan Rocchio Makes Astounding Home Run History
MLB•Sep 5, 2026, 5:06 AMToronto Blue Jays Announce Jameson Taillon Removal From Royals Game
MLB•Sep 5, 2026, 4:02 AMDodgers 'hopeful' but not confident Shohei Ohtani will avoid injured list
MLB•Sep 5, 2026, 4:01 AMBraves beat Phillies 5-2 as Chris Sale outduels Cristopher Sánchez