Pete Crow-Armstrong, Alex Bregman make MLB history in Cubs' win over Braves

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 2:30 AM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Pete Crow-Armstrong, Alex Bregman make MLB history in Cubs' win over Braves
Summary

Pete Crow-Armstrong and Alex Bregman achieved a rare feat during the Chicago Cubs' 8-4 victory against the Atlanta Braves on September 16, 2026. Both players recorded a home run, a triple, and three extra-base hits in the same game, the first occurrence of this since 1958. Bregman contributed an RBI double and a two-RBI triple, while Crow-Armstrong hit two solo home runs. The Cubs maintained a strong lead throughout the game, which saw the Braves score two late runs but ultimately fall short. The Cubs solidify their position in the wild-card race, sitting at 85-68, while the Braves, at 89-64, continue to lead the NL East but are facing pressure from the Philadelphia Phillies.

Source Links
By the Numbers
  • Cubs defeat Braves 8-4 at Wrigley Field
  • Crow-Armstrong and Bregman each hit home runs and triples
  • Last teammates to achieve this were Mays and Spencer in 1958
  • Cubs improve to 85-68 on the season
  • Braves fall to 89-64 but remain leaders in NL East
Latest Updates
  • 2:30 AMYahoo SportsPete Crow-Armstrong, Alex Bregman make MLB history with rare feat in Cubs' rout over Braves
What they're saying
"

The two Cubs stars combined to do something Major League Baseball hasn't seen in nearly 70 years on Wednesday night at Wrigley Field.

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days