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Chicago Cubs set franchise home run record in 17-3 win over Brewers
The Chicago Cubs set a franchise record by hitting nine home runs in a single game during a 17-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field. This offensive explosion contributed to a team total of 62 home runs in August, setting a new National League record for the most home runs hit by a team in a single calendar month.
Alex Bregman led the performance with three home runs, marking his second three-homer game of the month. Other contributors included Seiya Suzuki, who hit his 24th home run of the season, and Pete Crow-Armstrong. The duo of Bregman and Crow-Armstrong became the first pair of teammates since Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle in 1961 to combine for at least 25 home runs, 50 RBIs, 50 runs scored, and 25 walks in a single month.
On the mound, Clay Holmes delivered a strong performance for the Cubs, pitching six scoreless innings with eight strikeouts. The win highlights a significant power surge for Chicago as they approach the postseason, despite trailing the Brewers in the NL Central division.
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Alex Bregman · Chicago Cubs · Clay Holmes · Kyle Harrison · Milwaukee Brewers · Pete Crow-Armstrong · Seiya Suzuki · Wrigley Field
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The Chicago Cubs defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 17-3. baseballking.jp · hochi.news
- [● 3 SOURCES] Seiya Suzuki recorded 3 hits, including his 24th home run of the season. baseballking.jp · hochi.news
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Suzuki reached 1,600 career hits combined in Japan and the United States. hochi.news
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Suzuki's 24th home run had a ball speed of 103.4 mph and a distance of 408 feet.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The team set a new club record with 9 home runs in a single game. baseballking.jp
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Suzuki is expected to enter free agency after his current contract ends.