Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong makes incredible grab vs. Braves

The web gem immediately began circulating online, drawing comparisons to some of the greatest grabs in recent memory. The crowd’s reaction and pitcher Aaron Civale’s celebration said it all.

With the Cubs still in the thick of the playoff race, defensive gems like this carry even more weight. Later in the game, catcher Carson Kelly drove in the winning run with a single to left in the bottom of the 10th inning, giving Chicago a dramatic 7-6 walk-off win and improving their record to 79-59 on the season. The victory narrowed the gap behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central and added another blow to the Atlanta Braves NL Wild Card standing.

Crow-Armstrong, who was originally drafted by the New York Mets and acquired by Chicago in a 2021 trade, has become one of the most important young players on the team. Entering September, he’s hitting .250 with 28 home runs and 31 stolen bases. But it’s his defense—already regarded as Gold Glove caliber—that continues to define his role on this playoff-bound club.

The catch symbolized everything driving the Cubs playoff race—urgency, energy, and clutch performance. Plays like this are rare, and their timing even rarer.

In an era where offense often dominates headlines, Crow-Armstrong’s glove reminded everyone that defense still changes games—and seasons.