Bregman homers for third time in two games

He has seven home runs in August.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 231 min read

alex bregman is on a HEATER. https://t.co/x6l8qLyte8 Via @Cubs on X

What happened: Alex Bregman went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Saturday's 5-4 loss. He went 3-for-5 with two homers and three RBIs in Friday's 6-5, 10-inning defeat.

Why it matters: His recent power gives the lineup a lift during the stretch run. The surge also includes a three-homer game on Aug. 12.

By the numbers: Across Friday and Saturday, Bregman went 4-for-9 with three homers, four RBIs and three runs. His team was outscored 11-9.

What to watch: Sunday's series finale will show whether the power streak carries into a third straight game.

Sources

@Cubs 2026-08-23T09:00:47.694791+00:00

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