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Chicago Cubs manager facing backlash for benching Pete Crow-Armstrong

Jordan SiglerBy Jordan SiglerJune 11, 20253 Mins Read
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Chicago Cubs third base coach Quintin Berry (left) talks with center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (right) during the fifth inning against the Yomiuri Giants at Tokyo Dome. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
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The Chicago Cubs will not have center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong in the starting lineup for Wednesday’s series finale against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Cubs lost game one of the series 4-3 on Monday, but came out swinging in an 8-4 victory in front of 41,220 fans at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday night.

The Cubs plan to start Vidal Brujan in center field. The veteran utility man will bat ninth in the lineup. The decision to bench Crow-Armstrong on Wednesday came after a disappointing performance on Tuesday night when he went 0-for-5 at-bat. Crow-Armstrong has recorded six hits in 31 at-bats in the last seven days.

Pete Crow-Armstrong will rest on Wednesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) after hitting an RBI single against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fifth inning at Wrigley Field.
Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) after hitting an RBI single against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fifth inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

 

Before Wednesday’s game, Cubs manager Craig Counsell told the media the decision to bench Crow-Armstrong for the first time this season had nothing to do with performance but was a planned rest day for the 23-year-old amid a stretch of 26 games in 27 days for Chicago. He can play if needed.

“This is just a day off,” Counsell said via video from Marquee Sports Network. “He’s (Crow-Armstrong) available. This was one of the days on the road trip, we had a couple days that were considered, and this was the day we landed on.”

Craig Counsell said PCA will be available off the bench today.

This is the first game of the season he's not starting. pic.twitter.com/1C7M1D377d

— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) June 11, 2025

Crow-Armstrong’s play has put him in the MVP conversation. He’s batting .271/.291/.442 with an OPS of .850. He leads the Cubs with 17 home runs. His 55 RBI are the second on the Cubs behind Seiya Suzuki’s 56.

Chicago Cubs fans didn’t like the decision

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) runs after he hits a two run home run during the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field
Apr 22, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) runs after he hits a two run home run during the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

Counsell received backlash from Cubs fans on social media for benching Crow-Armstrong during a week when the offense has been inconsistent. The team needs a victory to win the series in Philadelphia.

“Absolutely ridiculous, he always bounces back after a bad game and it’s not like this has been a bad stretch for him,” wrote a fan.

“CC is an idiot for sitting him now instead of against PIT,” posted another.

“This is the worst lineup to date this season. Brujan and Turner,” argued a poster.

“Welp surrendering 2 out of 3 to the Phillies with this line up, you need to win every game you can , don’t give games back that you just gained is pointless,” posted a fan.

“This makes zero sense. Sit PCA against the a Pirates who are so far behind us in our division. This might be big if it’s the determining factor of a wildcard spot,” wrote another.

“No PCA in a game where we can win the series is certainly a choice,” commented a poster.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) is greeted after scoring against the Chicago White Sox during the sixth inning at Wrigley Field.
May 18, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) is greeted after scoring against the Chicago White Sox during the sixth inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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