Cubs Fall 8-7 to Cardinals as Crow-Armstrong Errors Extend Losing Streak

Pete Crow-Armstrong, a standout center fielder and MVP candidate for the Chicago Cubs, experienced a rare but costly mental lapse during a close 8-7 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. In the fourth inning, after catching a fly ball, Crow-Armstrong mistakenly thought the inning was over and turned his back, allowing Cardinals runner Masyn Winn to tag up from second base and score on a misdirected throw. This defensive error contributed to a four-run Cardinals rally that proved decisive. Crow-Armstrong also mishandled a bunt attempt later in the game, which ended a Cubs scoring threat. Despite these mistakes, teammates like pitcher Jameson Taillon emphasized Crow-Armstrong's strong defensive record this season and downplayed the errors as isolated incidents. The Cubs have struggled recently, with this loss marking their third consecutive defeat, highlighting the impact of Crow-Armstrong's uncharacteristic mistakes in a tightly contested game.