Cubs overpower Cardinals 10-2 as Alex Bregman shines

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Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Cubs overpower Cardinals 10-2 as Alex Bregman shines
Summary

The Chicago Cubs defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 10-2 on Tuesday, led by a strong performance from third baseman Alex Bregman, who recorded three hits. The Cubs capitalized on a five-run inning in the second, while Colin Rea allowed only one run across six innings pitched. Bregman has now hit safely in seven of his last nine at-bats during this series. The Cubs maintained a consistent offensive presence, finishing with 17 hits overall and converting 8 of 19 opportunities with runners in scoring position. The win continues the Cubs' rebound after a tough period earlier in the season.

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  • •Cubs scored 10 runs on 17 hits against the Cardinals.
  • •Alex Bregman went 3-for-5, now 7-for-9 in the series.
  • •Colin Rea allowed one run over six innings pitched.
  • •Cubs improved to 27-12 since a challenging 7-22 stretch.
  • •Cubs went 8-for-19 with runners in scoring position.
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  • 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Cubs 10, Cardinals 2: Alex Bregman does it again
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