Clay Holmes thrives as Cubs defeat Brewers with record-breaking home run display
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 4:22 AM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
The Chicago Cubs defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 17-3 on Monday, bolstered by a franchise-record nine home runs in a single game. Acquired in a trade from the New York Mets, pitcher Clay Holmes earned the win after holding the Brewers scoreless across six innings of work. Holmes allowed five hits and two walks while recording eight strikeouts during his performance. The Cubs offense maintained its momentum from August, a month in which the team led Major League Baseball with 178 runs and 62 home runs. Since joining the team at the trade deadline, Holmes has maintained a 1.55 ERA through five starts. The result highlights the integration of pitching and offense as the club looks toward the postseason.
- •The Chicago Cubs set a new franchise record by hitting nine home runs against the Milwaukee Brewers.
- •Clay Holmes pitched six scoreless innings while striking out eight batters.
- •The Cubs led Major League Baseball in August with 178 total runs scored.
- •Holmes has recorded a 1.55 ERA over his first 29 innings since being traded to the Cubs.
- 4:22 AMYahoo Sports — Cubs news: Clay Holmes loving offense after bonkers run support vs. Brewers
"Clay Holmes must be loving life after the Chicago Cubs acquired him in a trade from the New York Mets. Going from a team that’s been underperforming throughout 2026 to one that has a legitimate shot at winning a World Series title has to be reinvigorating, and it has to do wonders for Holmes’ confidence to see the Cubs’ offense show up every single […] The post Cubs news: Clay Holmes loving offense after bonkers run support vs. Brewers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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