{"id":710984,"date":"2026-06-02T19:26:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T19:26:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/710984\/"},"modified":"2026-06-02T19:26:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T19:26:08","slug":"sophie-cunningham-sends-strong-message-after-pete-crow-armstrongs-statement-game-vs-cardinals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/710984\/","title":{"rendered":"Sophie Cunningham sends strong message after Pete Crow-Armstrong’s statement game vs. Cardinals"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sophie Cunningham sends strong message after Pete Crow-Armstrong’s statement game vs. Cardinals<\/a> originally appeared on The Sporting News<\/a>. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Some players let opposing fans do the talking. Pete Crow-Armstrong prefers to answer them himself.<\/p>\n

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The Chicago Cubs star center fielder delivered one of the loudest statements of the weekend against the St. Louis Cardinals, and Indiana Fever<\/a> guard Sophie Cunningham<\/a> was among those who appreciated the response. Crow-Armstrong found himself the target of Busch Stadium’s crowd throughout Saturday night’s rivalry matchup. Cardinals fans repeatedly chanted “overrated” at the 24-year-old outfielder, hoping to rattle one of baseball’s rising stars.<\/p>\n

Instead, the chants seemed to fuel him. With the Cubs leading late, Crow-Armstrong crushed a towering 444-foot home run into the famous “Tarps Off” section beyond the outfield wall. It was the biggest swing in another impressive night for the young star and helped seal Chicago’s 6-1 victory over its longtime rival.<\/p>\n

The moment quickly spread across social media, with MLB sharing video of the blast on Instagram<\/a>. That’s when Cunningham jumped into the comments with a message that left little doubt about where she stood.<\/p>\n

“tell them boys to shut their mf trap @petecrowarmstrong \ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25,” Cunningham wrote.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Her comment quickly caught attention from fans of both teams as Crow-Armstrong’s performance became one of the biggest talking points from the latest chapter of the Cardinals-Cubs rivalry.<\/p>\n

Pete Crow-Armstrong let his play do the talking<\/p>\n

The home run was only part of Crow-Armstrong’s big night. The Cubs outfielder finished 4-for-5 with a double, a home run and two RBIs. He also delivered the final defensive highlight of the game, making a sliding catch to record the last out and complete one of his most memorable performances of the season.<\/p>\n

For Cardinals fans hoping the “overrated” chants would get under his skin, the result was exactly the opposite. Crow-Armstrong turned the criticism into fuel and gave Cubs fans another reason to believe they’re watching one of the game’s emerging stars.<\/p>\n

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The performance also added another memorable moment to a rivalry that has produced countless iconic scenes over the decades.<\/p>\n

Cunningham understands playing with an edge<\/p>\n

It’s not surprising that Cunningham appreciated Crow-Armstrong’s response. The Fever veteran has built a reputation throughout her basketball career for embracing physical play, standing up for teammates and never backing down from a challenge. Whether it’s on the court or on social media, Cunningham rarely hesitates to speak her mind.<\/p>\n

That mentality has made her a fan favorite in Indiana and one of the WNBA’s most recognizable personalities. After overcoming a torn MCL that cut her 2025 season short, Cunningham has returned as an important contributor for the Fever<\/a> this season. Her toughness and confidence have become defining traits throughout her career.<\/p>\n

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Those same qualities were on display when she came to Crow-Armstrong’s defense after his big night in St. Louis.<\/p>\n

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A friendship that goes beyond one Instagram comment<\/p>\n

Cunningham’s support didn’t come out of nowhere. The Fever guard and Crow-Armstrong were spotted together during spring training earlier this year when Cunningham attended a Cubs game in Arizona. The two have clearly maintained a connection, and Cunningham wasn’t about to let a strong performance go unrecognized.<\/p>\n

For Crow-Armstrong, Saturday was another reminder that star players often face the loudest criticism. For Cunningham, it was another opportunity to support a friend who answered his critics the best way possible.<\/p>\n

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By the end of the night, the chants had faded away. Crow-Armstrong’s home run was the only message that mattered.<\/p>\n

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