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The gist
Cubs beat Brewers 17-3 with nine home runs, a franchise record. The win snaps a three-series losing streak and boosts playoff hopes.
Background
The Cubs had been struggling, losing three consecutive series, including a 7-5 loss to the Reds on August 30. On August 31, they exploded for a 17-3 victory over the division-leading Brewers, hitting nine home runs, a franchise record. Alex Bregman led the way with three homers. The win was a significant turnaround for a team that had been scuffling.
How it unfolded
- Aug 29, 2026Cubs beat Reds 17-5, with Pete Crow-Armstrong hitting three home runs.
- Aug 30, 2026Cubs lose to Reds 7-5, dropping their third consecutive series.
- Aug 31, 2026Cubs defeat Brewers 17-3, hitting nine home runs, a franchise record. Alex Bregman hits three homers.
- Sep 1, 2026Brewers bounce back with a 9-4 victory over the Cubs, answering the blowout.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Cubs celebrate the 17-3 win as a franchise-record nine-homer barrage.
- Bears
- The Brewers' 9-4 response shows the Cubs' win was an outlier, not a trend.