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Cubs CF Pete Crow-Armstrong regrets the words he used during a heated exchange with a fan - Toronto Star
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Pete Crow-Armstrong, center fielder for the Chicago Cubs, issued an apology to a fan and the organization after a heated exchange that included offensive language during a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 27.
The incident occurred in the eighth inning of the game when a fan approached the dugout area. According to video footage, Crow-Armstrong used profanity while addressing the fan. The specific comments made were captured by multiple cameras and shared widely across social media platforms.
In response to public outcry and pressure from team management, Crow-Armstrong issued a s…
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