Pete Crow-Armstrong Furious After Atrocious Blown Call Kills Rally
Summary
Chicago Cubs player Pete Crow-Armstrong was upset after an umpire missed a clear balk call during a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The missed call happened in the sixth inning and may have cost the Cubs a chance to score, contributing to their 2-0 loss.Key Facts
- Pete Crow-Armstrong was on third base with two outs when the balk occurred.
- A balk is an illegal move by the pitcher that usually allows baserunners to advance.
- The umpiring crew missed the balk call, and such calls cannot be reviewed or challenged during the game.
- The Cubs failed to score in that inning or for the rest of the game and lost 2-0.
- Umpires admitted their mistake after reviewing video footage postgame.
- Despite the loss, the Cubs remain in first place in the National League Wild Card standings.
- Crow-Armstrong has been a strong player lately, leading in home runs and stolen bases since June.
- He is also considered one of the best defensive outfielders in baseball.
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