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Crow-Armstrong answers taunts with epic home run
1 Jun
Summary
- Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a 444-foot home run after being called overrated.
- He celebrated with a bat flip and histrionics, embracing the villain role.
- The home run came against the St. Louis Cardinals, a fierce rival.
Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong recently silenced jeering St. Louis Cardinals fans with a decisive home run. During a game at Busch Stadium, fans chanted "overrated" as Crow-Armstrong came to bat.
In response, the young Cub hit a 444-foot blast into the stands, celebrating with a bat flip. Manager Craig Counsell noted Crow-Armstrong's ability to embarrass the crowd.
This incident evokes memories of other Cubs villains in the Cardinals rivalry, such as Kris Bryant and Carlos Zambrano. Anthony Rizzo compared the situation to Bryant's past remarks about St. Louis.
Crow-Armstrong embraced the role, stating it's easy to feed off fan abuse. Rizzo praised the timing of the home run, calling it a perfect response that adds to the fun of the rivalry.
