The Chicago Cubs are rolling at the moment. Winners of eight of their last 10 games, the Cubs are a dominant 31-20 on the season. And Friday’s 13-6 victory over the Cincinnati Reds allowed the team to

The 23-year-old center fielder went off on the Reds, going 3-5 with two home runs – including a grand slam – two runs scored and six RBI. Needless to say the second-year player was hyped. And it didn’t go unnoticed.

Asked why he was “jazzed up” after hitting a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning, Crow-Armstrong broke down the moment for reporters. “Big inning, big spot I guess. But those are those moments in baseball where, we talk about hype sports like basketball and football and there’s a lot of those kind of exciting plays. I’ve learned that it is nice to be able to enjoy those,” he said, per Marquee Sports Network on X.

Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Cubs celebrate a big win

May 23, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) hits a grand slam in the seventh inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park.
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“Getting to look in the dugout after that ball hits the foul pole is one of the more rewarding things as I go about my day. But I think this is a sport where you should appreciate those moments,” Crow-Armstrong added.