Chicago Cubs split games; Seiya Suzuki and Alex Bregman shine
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Chicago Cubs went 3-3 over the past week, winning two of three games against the Nationals and losing two of three to the Cardinals. Seiya Suzuki stood out with a.333 batting average, including two home runs and seven RBIs. Alex Bregman also performed well, hitting four home runs, including a three-homer game, while Clay Holmes excelled in his Wrigley debut, allowing just one hit in 6.2 innings. The Cubs must improve if they hope to catch the Brewers in the NL Central.
- •Cubs are 3-3 this week, with two wins against the Nationals.
- •Seiya Suzuki batted.333 with four doubles and two home runs.
- •Alex Bregman recorded four home runs in his last two games.
- •Clay Holmes threw 6.2 innings with one hit and 11 ground-ball outs.
- •The Cubs face pressure to improve to remain competitive in the division.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago Cubs update: Seiya Suzuki, Alex Bregman, Clay Holmes
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