Friday marked an opportunity for the Chicago Cubs to get their season back on track, hosting the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first game of a three-game set against the Pittsburgh Pirates. While Pete Crow-Armstrong finally showed signs of life offensively, collecting three hits and an RBI, he made a costly baserunning gaffe in the ninth inning.
Situational awareness is something that Crow-Armstrong has lacked during his slump in August, and that was none more clear than when he overslid second base on a steal attempt. Crow-Armstrong was easily tagged out, and the Cubs went down with a whimper to end the game.