Alex Bregman hits three home runs in Cubs' 12-6 win over Nationals
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Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Alex Bregman achieved his first career three-homer game and drove in seven runs as the Chicago Cubs defeated the Washington Nationals 12-6 on August 12. Dansby Swanson also homered for the Cubs, who now sit three games behind the NL Central-leading Milwaukee. Bregman hit a three-run shot in the fifth inning, followed by a two-run homer in the eighth. Cubs starter David Peterson improved to 9-2 against the Nationals, allowing four runs over five innings. Javier Assad earned his second save for the Cubs. The series continues with Kevin Gausman pitching for Chicago.
- •Cubs score 12 runs, improving their record to 71-50.
- •Bregman hits three home runs, setting a career-high in RBIs.
- •Swanson contributes with a home run and an RBI double.
- •Peterson strikes out six, remaining unbeaten against the Nationals.
- •Cubs and Nationals conclude their series on August 13.
- 4:12 AMYahoo Sports — Alex Bregman’s career night — 3 HRs and 7 RBIs — leads Chicago Cubs to 12-6 rout for their 8th win in 9 games
- 3:28 AMESPN MLB — Bregman's first 3-homer game powers Cubs' rout
- 3:26 AMYahoo Sports — Cubs' Alex Bregman continues second-half surge with first career 3-homer game
- 2:01 AMYahoo Sports — Alex Bregman's first career 3-homer game helps Cubs rout Nationals 12-6
"Alex Bregman wasn’t worried even as he grinded through an unremarkable first half in his opening months with the Chicago Cubs. Bregman hit three homers in a game or the first time in Chicago’s 12-6 rout of the Washington Nationals, continuing a torrid stretch in recent weeks. “Feel like the last month or so has been a step in the right direction, but really the last two days have been a real step in the right direction,” said Bregman, whose seven RBIs were also a career high.
"WASHINGTON — Digging into his swing changes had Alex Bregman poring over video in his hotel room into the early morning hours Tuesday. Chicago Cubs assistant director of major-league development Ben Martin was by his side, showing him the KinaTrax data that broke down how Bregman’s body is biometrically organized, particularly when he loads at the beginning of his swing. Martin then pulled up ...
"Alex Bregman hit three homers in a game for the first time and drove in a career-high seven runs as the Chicago Cubs routed the Washington Nationals 12-6 on Wednesday night. Dansby Swanson also went deep for Chicago, which pulled within three games of NL Central-leading Milwaukee. The Cubs have won eight of nine and are a season-high 21 games over .500 at 71-50.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 4:12 AMAlex Bregman’s career night — 3 HRs and 7 RBIs — leads Chicago Cubs to 12-6 rout for their 8th win in 9 games
WASHINGTON — Digging into his swing changes had Alex Bregman poring over video in his hotel room into the early morning hours Tuesday. Chicago Cubs assistant director of major-league development Ben Martin was by his side, showing him the KinaTrax data that broke down how Bregman’s body is biometrically organized, particularly when he loads at the beginning of his swing. Martin then pulled up ...
- ESPN MLBAug 13, 2026, 3:28 AMBregman's first 3-homer game powers Cubs' rout
Alex Bregman hit three homers in a game for the first time and drove in a career-high seven runs as the Cubs routed the Nationals 12-6 on Wednesday night.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 3:26 AMCubs' Alex Bregman continues second-half surge with first career 3-homer game
Alex Bregman wasn’t worried even as he grinded through an unremarkable first half in his opening months with the Chicago Cubs. Bregman hit three homers in a game or the first time in Chicago’s 12-6 rout of the Washington Nationals, continuing a torrid stretch in recent weeks. “Feel like the last month or so has been a step in the right direction, but really the last two days have been a real step in the right direction,” said Bregman, whose seven RBIs were also a career high.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 2:01 AMAlex Bregman's first career 3-homer game helps Cubs rout Nationals 12-6
Alex Bregman hit three homers in a game for the first time and drove in a career-high seven runs as the Chicago Cubs routed the Washington Nationals 12-6 on Wednesday night. Dansby Swanson also went deep for Chicago, which pulled within three games of NL Central-leading Milwaukee. The Cubs have won eight of nine and are a season-high 21 games over .500 at 71-50.
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