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Bregman hits three home runs as Cubs set team record in rout of Brewers

Alex Bregman hit three home runs, and the Chicago Cubs set a franchise record with nine home runs in a 17-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night. The Cubs also finished August with 62 home runs, the second-most by a big league club in a calendar month.

By Tertius News AI Desk 3 distinct · 4 mastheads · 5 articles Version 2 Coverage Sep 1, 2026 Published 38m ago

Cubs rout Brewers with franchise-record power display

Alex Bregman hit three of Chicago's franchise-record nine home runs as the Cubs wrapped up August with a 17-3 blowout of the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night at Wrigley Field, according to the Associated Press.

The nine home runs came off the bats of Tyrone Taylor, Nico Hoerner, Seiya Suzuki, Carson Kelly, Matt Shaw, Michael Conforto, and Bregman, as reported by Sports Illustrated and theScore.

The Cubs set a franchise single-game record with nine home runs, and the game marked the fifth time in MLB history a team has hit at least nine homers, per theScore. The Cubs joined the Cincinnati Reds, who accomplished the feat on Sept. 4, 1999, as the second National League team to do so, according to theScore. The New York Yankees hit nine home runs in two games in 2025, and the Toronto Blue Jays hold the MLB record with 10 on Sept. 14, 1987.

According to Sportradar, via the Associated Press, the nine home runs matched the second-most by one team in a major league game.

Chicago finished August with 62 home runs, the second-most by a big league club in a calendar month, behind the 74 hit by the New York Yankees in August 2019, as reported by the Associated Press. Sports Illustrated added that the Cubs also lead Major League Baseball with a total of 195 home runs this season.

Brewers' pitching struggles fuel Cubs' offense

The Brewers' pitching troubles contributed to the Cubs' offensive outburst. Starting pitcher Kyle Harrison was charged with nine runs on 10 hits over 3 2/3 innings, as reported by theScore. The Cubs launched five home runs off Harrison in the first four innings, according to the Associated Press.

Brewers manager Pat Murphy then used first baseman Andrew Vaughn as a position-player pitcher in the seventh inning, per Sports Illustrated. Vaughn gave up three home runs and allowed seven runs overall during his two innings of mop-up duty, according to theScore. Bregman's third homer of the game came off Vaughn in the eighth inning, theScore reported. Sports Illustrated said Vaughn allowed seven earned runs on nine hits, including three home runs and three walks, in two innings.

Brewers relievers Chad Patrick and DL Hall each pitched about one inning, with Hall allowing Kelly's home run in the seventh inning, according to theScore and Sports Illustrated. The Cubs used Ryan Rolison and Colin Rea for the remaining outs, Sports Illustrated reported.

Holmes shines in scoreless outing

Clay Holmes pitched six scoreless innings for the Cubs, striking out eight, Sports Illustrated reported. The Associated Press also noted Holmes pitched six scoreless innings.

According to Sports Illustrated, Holmes has allowed just one earned run in his last four starts and posted a 1.96 ERA since joining the Cubs.

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Associated Press

Framing: Highlights Bregman's three homers and the Cubs' record-setting performance

as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:16 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Alex Bregman hit three home runs for Chicago
The Cubs set a franchise record with nine home runs in a 17-3 win over the Brewers
Clay Holmes pitched six scoreless innings
The Cubs hit five homers off Kyle Harrison in the first four innings
The Cubs hit three homers against Andrew Vaughn late in the game
The nine home runs matched the second-most by one team in a major league game
Toronto hit 10 home runs in an 18-3 win over Baltimore on Sept. 14, 1987
Chicago finished August with 62 home runs
The 62 home runs were the second-most by a big league club in a calendar month behind the 74 by the Yankees in August 2019

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Sports Illustrated

Framing: Highlights the Cubs' record-setting nine homers and Bregman's three-homer performance in a rout of the Brewers — celebratory and analytical

as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:46 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Cubs beat Brewers 17-3
Cubs set franchise record with nine home runs
Alex Bregman hit three home runs
Cubs hit 62 home runs in August, tying NL record set by Braves in 2023
Cubs lead MLB in total home runs with 195
Tyrone Taylor, Nico Hoerner, Seiya Suzuki, Carson Kelly, Matt Shaw, Michael Conforto also homered
Clay Holmes pitched six shutout innings, striking out eight
Holmes has allowed one earned run in his last four starts
Brewers manager Pat Murphy used first baseman Andrew Vaughn as a position player pitcher in the seventh inning
Vaughn allowed seven earned runs on nine hits, including three home runs and three walks, in two innings
Brewers relievers Chad Patrick and DL Hall each pitched about one inning
Cubs used Ryan Rolison and Colin Rea for the remaining outs

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theScore · 2 articles

Framing: Highlights the Cubs' dominant offensive performance and the historic nature of hitting nine home runs.

as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:18 AM UTC

Facts Included:

The Chicago Cubs hit nine home runs in a 17-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.
The Cubs became the fifth team in MLB history to hit nine homers in a game.
The Cubs tied the National League record for most home runs in a game.
Alex Bregman hit three home runs.
Bregman's blast came off Andrew Vaughn in the eighth inning.
Tyrone Taylor, Nico Hoerner, Seiya Suzuki, Carson Kelly, Matt Shaw, and Michael Conforto also homered.
Kyle Harrison was charged with nine runs on 10 hits over 3 2/3 innings.
Vaughn gave up three home runs and seven runs in two innings.
DL Hall allowed Kelly's home run in the seventh inning.

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as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:18 AM UTC

Framing: Highlights the Cubs' achievement of hitting nine home runs in a game, noting it as a rare feat.

Facts Included:

The Chicago Cubs hit nine home runs in a 17-3 rout of the Milwaukee Brewers.
Alex Bregman hit his third homer of the game off Andrew Vaughn in the eighth inning.
It is the fifth time in MLB history a team has hit at least nine homers in a game.
The Cubs are the second National League team to do it, joining the Cincinnati Reds on Sept. 4, 1999.
The New York Yankees hit nine home runs in two games in 2025.
The Toronto Blue Jays hold the record with 10 round-trippers on Sept. 14, 1987.

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TSN

Framing: Bregman's three home runs and a team record with a rout of the Brewers

as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:16 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Alex Bregman hit three of Chicago's franchise-record nine home runs
Cubs beat Brewers 17-3 on Monday night
Clay Holmes pitched six scoreless innings
Cubs launched five homers off starter Kyle Harrison in the first four innings
Three more homers were hit against position player Andrew Vaughn late in the game
Nine home runs matched the second-most by one team in a major league game
Toronto hit 10 during an 1critic game vs Baltimore on Sept. 14, 1987
Chicago finished August with 62 home runs, second-most by a big league club in a calendar month behind 74 by the New York Yankees in August 2019

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimThe Chicago Cubs hit nine home runs in a 17-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (3 outlets · 3 distinct) via theScore as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:18 AM UTC, Associated Press as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:16 AM UTC, Sports Illustrated as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:46 AM UTC
ClaimAlex Bregman hit three home runs for the Cubs.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (3 outlets · 3 distinct) via theScore as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:18 AM UTC, Associated Press as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:16 AM UTC, Sports Illustrated as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:46 AM UTC
ClaimThe Cubs matched the National League record for most home runs in a game.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via theScore as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:18 AM UTC
ClaimThe Cubs became the fifth team in MLB history to hit nine homers in a game.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via theScore as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:18 AM UTC
ClaimThe nine home runs matched the second-most by one team in a major league game.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Associated Press as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:16 AM UTC, Sports Illustrated as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:46 AM UTC
ClaimThe Toronto Blue Jays hit 10 home runs in an 18-3 win over Baltimore on Sept. 14, 1987.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Associated Press as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:16 AM UTC, Sports Illustrated as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:46 AM UTC
ClaimChicago finished August with 62 home runs, tied for the second-most by a big league club in a calendar month.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Sports Illustrated as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:46 AM UTC, Associated Press as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:16 AM UTC
ClaimThe Cubs finished August with 62 home runs, tying the NL record set by the Braves in 2023.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Sports Illustrated as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:46 AM UTC
ClaimThe Cubs finished August with 62 home runs, second-most by a big league club in a calendar month, behind the 74 hit by the New York Yankees in August 2019.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Associated Press as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:16 AM UTC
ClaimThe Chicago Cubs set a franchise record with nine home runs in the game.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Associated Press as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:16 AM UTC, Sports Illustrated as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:46 AM UTC
ClaimKyle Harrison was charged with nine runs on 10 hits over 3 2/3 innings.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via theScore as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:18 AM UTC
ClaimAndrew Vaughn gave up three home runs and seven runs in two innings.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via theScore as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:18 AM UTC, Sports Illustrated as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:46 AM UTC
ClaimTyrone Taylor, Nico Hoerner, Seiya Suzuki, Carson Kelly, Matt Shaw, and Michael Conforto also homered.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via theScore as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:18 AM UTC, Sports Illustrated as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:46 AM UTC
ClaimClay Holmes pitched six scoreless innings, striking out eight.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Sports Illustrated as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:46 AM UTC
ClaimAndrew Vaughn allowed seven earned runs on nine hits, including three home runs, in two innings.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Sports Illustrated as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:46 AM UTC
ClaimBregman's blast came off Andrew Vaughn in the eighth inning.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via theScore as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:18 AM UTC
ClaimDL Hall allowed Kelly's home run in the seventh inning.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via theScore as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:18 AM UTC
ClaimThe Cubs hit five homers off Kyle Harrison in the first four innings.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Associated Press as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:16 AM UTC
ClaimClay Holmes allowed just one earned run in his last four starts.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Sports Illustrated as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:46 AM UTC
ClaimThe Cubs lead Major League Baseball with a total of 195 home runs this season.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Sports Illustrated as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:46 AM UTC
ClaimHolmes posted a 1.96 ERA since joining the Cubs.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Sports Illustrated as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:46 AM UTC
ClaimThe Cubs hit three homers against Andrew Vaughn late in the game.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Associated Press as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:16 AM UTC
ClaimThe nine home runs matched the second-most by one team in a major league game.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Associated Press as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:16 AM UTC

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3 distinct · 4 mastheads · 5 articles consulted: Associated Press, Sports Illustrated, theScore, TSN 23 claims extracted Version 2 Written 2026-09-01