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.
Armstrong, already rounding the bases, had just touched first base when he saw the flyout and, in frustration, slammed his helmet onto the infield dirt track. Dan Clark, an MLB ******* yst and the founder of Dan Clark Sports, known for sharing unbiased opinions on the latest in baseball, criticized Armstrong for his reaction.
"More immaturity from PCA last night, wildly throwing his helmet in anger after flying out. IMO, this is setting a terrible example for young kids watching baseball. MLB needs to stop promoting this guy and his reckless behavior," Clark wrote on X.
While the star CF had a quiet night at the plate, the Cubs piled on runs, with Michael Conforto and Carson Kelly hitting home runs and four other batters recording an RBI each. The pitchers, led by starter Kevin Gausman, were absolutely clinical, sealing a standout 7-0 shutout win in the series opener against the D-backs.
In 132 games this season, Armstrong maintains a .278 batting average, with 33 home runs, 83 RBIs, and a .929 OPS. He's projected to hit 41 home runs and drive in 102 RBIs by season's end.
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Armstrong, already rounding the bases, had just touched first base when he saw the flyout and, in frustration, slammed his helmet onto the infield dirt track. Dan Clark, an MLB ******* yst and the founder of Dan Clark Sports, known for sharing unbiased opinions on the latest in baseball, criticized Armstrong for his reaction.
"More immaturity from PCA last night, wildly throwing his helmet in anger after flying out. IMO, this is setting a terrible example for young kids watching baseball. MLB needs to stop promoting this guy and his reckless behavior," Clark wrote on X.
While the star CF had a quiet night at the plate, the Cubs piled on runs, with Michael Conforto and Carson Kelly hitting home runs and four other batters recording an RBI each. The pitchers, led by starter Kevin Gausman, were absolutely clinical, sealing a standout 7-0 shutout win in the series opener against the D-backs.
In 132 games this season, Armstrong maintains a .278 batting average, with 33 home runs, 83 RBIs, and a .929 OPS. He's projected to hit 41 home runs and drive in 102 RBIs by season's end.
#home #field #outfielder #plate
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