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Cubs Crush Brewers 17–3 With Franchise-Record Nine Homers

9/1/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Cubs hit a franchise-record nine home runs in a 17–3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.
Alex Bregman logged his second three-home-run game of the month, joining an exclusive Cubs history.
The Cubs finished August with 62 home runs, setting a National League record and the second-most in MLB history.
Brewers starter Kyle Harrison allowed five homers in 2 2/3 innings, a career high for homers allowed.

History

Historical Context

In 1961 the Yankees, playing a 162-game schedule after league expansion, set a team record of 240 home runs and Roger Maris hit his 61st on October 1, breaking Babe Ruth’s mark. That power surge eclipsed the prior league high of 215 (1939 Tigers) and serves as a benchmark the Cubs cite when they launch nine homers in one game.

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Story summary

Cubs hit a franchise-record nine home runs in a 17–3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.
Alex Bregman logged his second three-home-run game of the month, joining an exclusive Cubs history.
The Cubs finished August with 62 home runs, setting a National League record and the second-most in MLB history.
Brewers starter Kyle Harrison allowed five homers in 2 2/3 innings, a career high for homers allowed.

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