Chicago Cubs outslug Milwaukee Brewers in a 17-3

Key Points:

• Alex Bregman hit his second career three-home-run game on Monday, contributing to the Chicago Cubs' franchise-record nine home runs in a 17-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers, capping a historic power surge in August.
• The Cubs finished August with 62 home runs, setting a new National League record for most home runs in a calendar month and ranking second in MLB history behind the 2019 Yankees.
• Bregman and teammate Pete Crow-Armstrong became the first MLB teammates since 1961 to each record 25+ home runs, 25+ walks, 50+ RBIs, and 50+ runs scored in a calendar month, highlighting their offensive dominance.
• Cubs starter Clay Holmes pitched six shutout innings with eight strikeouts, improving his recent performance to a 0.36 ERA over 25 innings in his last four starts.
• Despite their offensive explosion, the Cubs remain seven games behind the Brewers in the NL Central, entering a crucial 10-day stretch with seven games against Milwaukee to determine division standings.