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Cubs rally to defeat Nationals 12-6 with Bregman's three-home run game

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Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Cubs rally to defeat Nationals 12-6 with Bregman's three-home run game

Summary

The Cubs scored a 12-6 victory over the Nationals on August 12 in Washington. Alex Bregman had a standout performance, hitting three home runs and driving in a career-high seven runs. The game saw the Cubs come from behind after the Nationals initially took the lead in the second inning. After tying the game, the Cubs broke it open with a five-run sixth inning, highlighted by Bregman's second home run. Javier Assad contributed from the mound in relief, allowing only a solo home run in the sixth. This marked Bregman's first career three-homer game.

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By the Numbers

•Cubs improve to 12-6 against Nationals this season.
•Bregman ties the game with a three-run shot in the fifth.
•The Cubs score five runs in the sixth inning.
•Bregman now has nine home runs in his last 26 games.
•David Peterson struck out six but allowed four runs in five innings.

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