Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong seen ripping into teammate after scoring game-tying run
Pete Crow-Armstrong scored the game-tying run for the Chicago Cubs in the ninth inning against the Cincinnati Reds, but nearly got thrown out at home plate. He later expressed frustration in the dugout toward teammate Matt Shaw, who failed to signal him to slide. The incident highlighted a breakdown in communication, though Crow-Armstrong's reaction was described as assertive rather than disrespectful.
- ▪Pete Crow-Armstrong tripled and scored the game-tying run in the bottom of the ninth inning.
- ▪Matt Shaw, the on-deck batter, did not signal Crow-Armstrong to slide, nearly causing him to be thrown out at home.
- ▪Broadcast footage showed Crow-Armstrong confronting Shaw in the dugout about the missed communication.
- ▪Michael Conforto pinch-hit for Shaw after the play, a decision that proved effective.
- ▪Chicago manager Craig Counsell's decision to bench Shaw in favor of Conforto contributed to the team's eventual comeback win.
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OutKick Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstong seen ripping into teammate after scoring game-tying run Crow-Armstrong nearly got thrown out at the plate after the on-deck player failed to signal him to slide By Mark Harris OutKick Published May 5, 2026 7:54am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Trevor Bauer On Being Blackballed By MLB Trevor Bauer opens up on why he believes he is being blackballed by MLB. Pete Crow-Armstrong scored the game-tying run in the bottom of the ninth inning in what was a thrilling comeback win for his Chicago Cubs on Monday night, but it wasn't necessarily a smooth sequence.
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