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Pete Crow-Armstrong's emotional outburst draws criticism during Cubs' win

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 7:37 AM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Pete Crow-Armstrong's emotional outburst draws criticism during Cubs' win

Summary

In the series opener against the Diamondbacks on August 25, Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Cubs went 0-for-5, coming closest to a hit with a deep fly ball caught before the warning track. Following this, he slammed his helmet in frustration, leading MLB analyst Dan Clark to criticize his behavior on social media. Despite Crow-Armstrong's struggles, the Cubs secured a 7-0 victory, aided by home runs from Michael Conforto and Carson Kelly. The Cubs aim to close the gap in the NL Central, currently sitting five games behind the first-place Brewers.

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Status Watch

•Cubs defeated Diamondbacks 7-0 in the series opener.
•Pete Crow-Armstrong had a difficult night with no hits.
•Dan Clark criticized Crow-Armstrong for his helmet throw.
•Cubs are five games behind the Brewers in the NL Central.
•Crow-Armstrong maintains a.278 average with 33 home runs this season.

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7:37 AMYahoo Sports — “Stop Promoting Pete Crow-Armstrong’s Reckless Behavior” – MLB Analyst Goes Off On Cubs Star For Emotional Outburst vs. Diamondbacks

What they're saying

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Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong struggled at the plate in the series opener against the D-backs at Chase Field on Monday night, going 0-for-5. The closest Armstrong came to a hit (potentially an HR) was a deep fly ball to center field, but it was easily caught by the outfielder just before the warning track.
— Yahoo Sports

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