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Three arrested at Wrigley Field during City Series opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 9:52 PM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Three arrested at Wrigley Field during City Series opener

Summary

During the City Series opener at Wrigley Field on August 18, Chicago police arrested three individuals, including David Cregan, charged with battery and drug possession. The arrests were not tied to a viral brawl in the bleachers that occurred later in the game, which Cubs player Pete Crow-Armstrong called unfortunate. The Cubs narrowly defeated the White Sox in extra innings, with a second game scheduled for the evening of August 19. A Cubs spokesperson emphasized the team's commitment to fan safety.

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By the Numbers

•Three people were arrested at Wrigley Field during the City Series opener.
•David Cregan faces charges of battery and possession of cocaine.
•The arrests were unrelated to a brawl in the bleachers.
•The Cubs beat the White Sox in extra innings on August 18.
•The Cubs and White Sox will play again on August 19.

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9:52 PMYahoo Sports — 3 arrested at Wrigley Field during City Series, but none related to viral brawl in bleachers, sources say

What they're saying

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CHICAGO — Chicago police arrested three people during Monday night’s City Series opener when the Cubs beat the White Sox in extra innings, but police sources say the arrests were not connected to a brawl that erupted in the stadium bleachers toward the end of the game. Instead, Chicago police were called to Wrigley Field and found paramedics attending to a man with a nosebleed. The man, age ...
— Yahoo Sports

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