Pete Crow-Armstrong says he did not “show up when it matters” after the Chicago Cubs are swept in the wild-card series by the San Diego Padres. The 24-year-old addresses his performance following two games in which he went 0-for-7 and struck out four times.
Both outlets report that Crow-Armstrong reflects on his shortcomings rather than offering excuses. The New York Post focuses on the statistical outcome—his winless hitting and strikeouts—while The Athletic emphasizes his broader reaction, including disappointment and a resolve to work on the performance going forward. Together, the accounts portray a player directly acknowledging that he fell short during a high-pressure postseason series.
With the Cubs eliminated, the comments provide the main player-side context available from these reports: Crow-Armstrong’s assessment centers on not meeting expectations in moments that define the series, even as the team’s season ends on the sweep.
