“Don’t See Shohei Ohtani Doing This” – MLB Fans Give MVP Verdict After Pete Crow-Armstrong’s Insane Catch in Cubs Win vs Marlins
· Yahoo Sports
Fans rallied behind Cubs CF Pete Crow-Armstrong, and some even offered their final verdict on the NL MVP debate after the 24-year-old made a stunning catch to dismiss Marlins LF Heriberto Hernández in the series opener at LoanDepot Park on Friday night.
Tracking back the fly ball, he reached the last tip of the dirt track, just between the 400-ft board and the adjacent advertising board. Fans and commentators were in awe of the amazing defensive play they had just witnessed.
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Here are some fan reactions to the thrilling highlight reel of Armstrong in the outfield:
“I don’t see Shohei Ohtani doing this. Defense>Pitching MVPETE!” one fan commented.
While the Dodgers have suffered a major setback, with a potential IL stint looming for their star Shohei Ohtani, who was left out of the starting lineup for a second straight game, Armstrong and the Cubs continue to march on, hoping to secure their Wild Card berth soon.
Pete Crow-Armstrong Is Clearly Ahead of Ohtani in the MVP Race
Based on the metrics that may be considered in deciding the MVP race, Armstrong already seems to have one hand on the trophy as Ohtani continues to slump at the plate. With Shohei’s pitching return also in jeopardy due to recurring physical strain, the MVP title is now Armstrong’s to lose.
The Cubs’ CF is batting .280 with 39 home runs, 93 RBIs, and a .946 OPS in 141 games this campaign. Armstrong projects 45 home runs and 107 RBIs by the end of the regular season. The two-time All-Star already has 33 stolen bases and is projected to beat the 35 he registered last year.
As for Chicago, they are 80-62 for the season, are second in the NL Central standings, are eight games behind the Brewers, and currently hold the second Wild Card in the National League.
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