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Cubs rout Padres 23-3 as Bregman continues to struggle

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 11:10 PM

Last updated Jul 1, 2026

Cubs rout Padres 23-3 as Bregman continues to struggle

Summary

The Chicago Cubs defeated the San Diego Padres 23-3 on Wednesday at Wrigley Field. The Cubs hit eight home runs during the game, including three from Dansby Swanson, who recorded five RBIs in two days. Alex Bregman homered on Tuesday but went 0 for 5 on Wednesday, drawing scrutiny from fans and media for a thumbs-down gesture after his June 11 home run. The Cubs won their fifth straight game and lead the league with a 15-4 record since June 11.

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•Cubs improve to 15-4 since June 11 with fifth consecutive win.
•Dansby Swanson hits three home runs; five RBIs in two days.
•Bregman hits first home run since June 11 but struggles overall.
•Bregman gestures draw attention and speculation from media and fans.
•Cubs score 23 runs, a significant offensive display at home.

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11:10 PMYahoo Sports — Paul Sullivan: Cubs get a thumbs-up while Alex Bregman gets a thumbs-down on wild day at Wrigley Field

What they're saying

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CHICAGO — It’s too early to say this Alex Bregman thing isn’t going to work out. Bregman is only halfway through the first year of a five-year, $175 million deal with the Chicago Cubs, so there’s plenty of time for him to start living up to his reputation as one of baseball’s top hitters. He homered Tuesday for the first time since June 11 and went 0 for 5 in Wednesday’s 23-3 rout of the San ...
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