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.
- 3:28 AMESPN MLB — Bregman's first 3-homer game powers Cubs' rout
- 2:01 AMYahoo Sports — Alex 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.
"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.
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External links- 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, 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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