Chicago Cubs star Pete Crow Armstrong found himself in the middle of a heated moment with a fan during Sunday's game against the Chicago White Sox, and the exchange quickly went viral on TV and social media comments. The incident happened in the fifth inning when Crow Armstrong ran toward the fence in right center field trying to make a difficult catch. He could not hold onto the ball, which allowed White Sox player Miguel Vargas to tie the game at 4-4. Just seconds later, a female fan sitting close to the field started shouting abuse at him from behind the fence.
Fan's Taunt Sparks Angry Response
Videos from the stadium showed the fan yelling “you suck” while giving Pete Crow Armstrong a thumbs down gesture. The Cubs outfielder, clearly frustrated after missing the play, turned around and fired back with an angry vulgar response before walking away. The clip spread fast online, with many fans reacting to the heated war of words between the baseball star and the female fan.
The game itself also ended badly for the Cubs, who lost 9-8 to their city rivals in a dramatic matchup. After the game, Pete Crow Armstrong spoke briefly about the incident and admitted he responded because the fan started talking trash toward him first.
Pete Crow Armstrong Explains Female Fan Incident After Viral TV Comments
Speaking to reporters after the loss, Pete Crow Armstrong did not try to hide what happened during the exchange. He said, “Some lady decided to start talking s*** and I felt the need to say it back.”
The moment added more attention to what was already a frustrating afternoon for the Cubs star. Crow Armstrong had been trying to stop a key hit near the wall, but the ball slipped away during the play and helped Chicago White Sox hitter Miguel Vargas level the score.
Previous Fan-Related Controversy
This is not the first time Pete Crow Armstrong has made headlines because of comments involving fans. Earlier this baseball season, he took a shot at Los Angeles Dodgers fans while speaking about why he enjoys playing in Chicago. He said, “It's just an incredible city. The people are great. They give a s***. They aren't just baseball fans who go to the game like Dodgers fans to take pictures and whatever. They are paying attention. They care.”
Crow Armstrong's Rising Stardom
Pete Crow Armstrong has become one of the biggest young stars on the Cubs roster. Earlier this year, the All Star outfielder signed a six year, $115 million contract with the team. Before joining Chicago, he was selected by the New York Mets in the first round of the 2020 MLB Draft. He was later traded to the Cubs in 2021 as part of the Javier Baez deal.
The Daily Mail also reported that the Cubs were contacted for comment following the viral incident, but the team had not publicly responded.
