Pete Crow-Armstrong launches savage extra-inning home run before Cardinals get the last laugh

Chicago Cubs superstar Pete Crow-Armstrong launched an extra-innings home run against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday night. With the long ball being a two-run shot that broke up the scoreless contest, the All-Star center fielder soaked up what appeared to be a game-winning moment, but sometimes, things are not what they seem.

The Cubs entered the 10th inning with just two hits, but the lifeless night offensively got quite the jolt when PCA stepped to the plate.

After taking a first-pitch strike to begin the at-bat, Crow-Armstrong got the pitch he wanted just below the strike zone, and immediately knew the baseball was leaving the yard.

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Not only did PCA drop his bat and give the Chicago dugout a lengthy stare, but it took him 28 seconds to round the bases. His now-patented move as he rounded third base, in which he puts both arms behind his neck while flexing towards his team's dugout, added a few seconds to the celebration.

Crow-Armstrong's 10th-inning home run was a nice way to erase his 0-for-4 stat line at the dish before he stepped to the plate, but the Cardinals didn't let the deflating moment completely kill their spirits.

Chicago reliever Trent Thornton took over on the mound to begin the bottom of the 10th inning, and things immediately got away from him.

Lars Nootbaar reached on a single to begin the frame before walking the next batter he faced to load the bases. Thornton was able to get one out with Jordan Walker grounding into a fielder's choice, but with the momentum clearly on St. Louis' side, Ivan Herrera poked a double to left field to give the hometown Cards a win to snap their three-game skid.

Crow-Armstrong has become a legitimate contender to take home National League MVP honors in 2026. While Los Angeles Dodgers' two-way star Shohei Ohtani is still the no-doubt favorite, PCA staying somewhat on pace with him as the calendar flips to August has made things interesting.

Crow-Armstrong has hit 24 home runs and driven in 63 runs while carrying a .920 OPS, which is good enough for a Top 25 mark in the MLB.