Cubs whack nine homers, win 17-3 in a game to forget
Harrison drubbed as Brewers fall behind early
On August 31, 2026, at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois, the Chicago Cubs achieved a historic milestone by hitting nine home runs, resulting in a 17-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers. Pitcher Kyle Harrison struggled throughout the game, leaving him out of the game with two outs in the fourth inning. Clay Holmes, an impressive starting pitcher, took control of the game early on, striking out Brice Turang and Jackson Chourio on just seven pitches.
Pete Crow-Armstrong led the Cubs with a powerful blast that led to a 3-0 lead. Michael Busch added another double and Carson Kelly followed with a crucial RBI single. The Cubs capitalized on Harrison's struggles, with Michael Amaya eventually flying out to end the inning and extend their lead to 4-0. Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy watched the chaos unfold, as the Cubs solidified their 9-0 lead, ultimately setting a franchise record.
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