In a rare moment of honesty, Chicago Cubs young star Pete Crow-Armstrong didn’t shy away from the heartbreaking Division Series (NLDS) loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. After a failed jump shot to block Jackson Chourio’s three-run shot, which went over his head and went viral on social media, PCA admitted to feeling deeply disappointed.
“I’m not going to lie — it hurt,” Crow-Armstrong said. “I tried to be a hero, and I failed. But I’d rather fall over trying to save the ball than stand there and watch it go.”
The call was not just a personal mistake, but also a symbol of the relentless drive of a player who was always hungry for victory. Despite being mocked on social media with the nickname “Pete Crow-Almost,” PCA has proven that he is willing to take risks to bring victory to the team.
Throughout the season, Crow-Armstrong has shown impressive performance, becoming the only Cubs player to join the 30-30 club since Sammy Sosa in 1995. However, the NLDS loss showed the pressure he faces.
After the game, teammates and coaches voiced their support for PCA. “He has the heart of a warrior,” said one veteran player. “You can’t fake that kind of passion.” Head coach Craig Counsell also insisted that this was just a rare mistake in PCA’s career and did not affect his value to the team.
With his relentless fighting spirit, Pete Crow-Armstrong has proven that sometimes, true heroes are not those who never fail, but those who get up after every fall.
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