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Pete Crow-Armstrong was having the time of his life walking down the MLB All-Star Game red carpet on Tuesday night in Atlanta.
The 23-year-old was all smiles as he walked hand in hand with girlfriend, Hailey Lavelle, as fans chanted “Pete, Pete, Pete” while he stopped to sign autographs.
Crow-Armstrong is in the midst of a memorable season with the Cubs and started in center field for the National League All-Star team.
“It’s the best. It’s my first red carpet,” Crow Armstrong told Marquee Sports Network. “I’m glad I’ve got someone good looking with me and to hold my sweaty hands.”
The comment elicited a laugh out of Lavelle, who was standing by his side during the interview.
The two have been dating for roughly a year and a half and Crow-Armstrong told GQ in an interview that the pair met at the wedding of “High School Musical” star Vanessa Hudgens and former baseball player Cole Tucker in December 2023.
PCA has been hitting the ball well this season, holding a .265 average with 25 home runs and 71 RBIs.
He’s also stolen 27 bases and became the third player in major league history with 25 homers and 25 steals before the All-Star break.
Crow-Armstrong, the son of actors Ashley Crow and Matthew John Armstrong, embraced the All-Star moment he was having on Tuesday night, even bringing out a custom bat that featured “Clark the Cub” on it.
However, during his first turn up, Crow Armstrong did not use the blue colored bat with the Cubs mascot on it, but he did double against Yankees lefty Carlos Rodón.
He also shared a fun moment with Javier Báez, whom he was traded for in 2021 in a deal between the Mets and Cubs.
“Did you think you’d be playing center field in the All-Star Game?” Crow-Armstrong said in a video of the interaction posted to social media.
“Honestly, no, and I’m nervous now,” Báez replied. “Hopefully, I don’t get burned.”
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