Pete Crow-Armstrong’s walk-off home run in the City Series opener sent shockwaves through Chicago, turning him into a villain in Sox fans’ eyes while cementing his legacy as one of the city’s most clutch performers. Manager Will Venable defended pitching to him, admitting the young slugger is “scary good.” The rivalry between Cubs and Sox runs deep, amplified by viral fan taunts and a chaotic brawl that left security scrambling — but players like David Peterson and Nico Hoerner shrugged it off as classic Chicago theater. From A.J. Pierzynski’s 2006 heroics to Mike Caruso’s 1999 miracle, these moments define the series’ drama — even if today’s Sox lack a true villain, the passion remains as fierce as ever.

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