Bregman's Bat Ignites Cubs
Alex Bregman breaks 12-game slump, powers Cubs to 7-3 victory over Cardinals
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Alex Bregman snapped a brutal 12-game slump on Wednesday, hitting a homer and two doubles to power the Chicago Cubs to a 7-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals, according to Newsday. The game was delayed an hour and 46 minutes by rain, but Bregman made the most of the wait — finishing with four hits and two RBI.
The Cubs have now won eight of their last 12 games. The Cardinals, meanwhile, have dropped to 6-14 in their last 20 games, per Yahoo Sports.
Bregman Ends Cold Streak in a Big Way
Bregman had gone 0-for-12 before Wednesday's game. He had also sat out a game earlier in the stretch as the Cubs tried to get him right, Herald Bulletin reported. When he returned, he wasted no time. Bregman's four-hit night was his best performance of the young season.
His homer gave the Cubs a cushion they would not give back. The two doubles added runs and kept pressure on the Cardinals all night. Bregman also scored twice, giving Chicago a spark from the third spot in the lineup.
Nico Hoerner Seals the Win With a Ninth-Inning Homer
Bregman was not the only Cub to shine. Nico Hoerner went 4-for-4 and capped the night with a two-run homer in the ninth inning, according to Bozeman Daily Chronicle. The blast put the game out of reach and gave Hoerner a standout multi-hit performance to match Bregman's.
The two players combining for eight hits between them tells the story of the game. The Cubs' offense came alive in a big way after the long rain delay.
David Peterson Earns Win in Cubs Debut Against Former Team
David Peterson started on the mound and earned the victory. Peterson was acquired from the New York Mets in the offseason, per Winnipeg Free Press. Pitching against a National League rival, he gave the Cubs enough innings to keep the game in hand through the weather-shortened delay.
The win was a strong showing for Peterson in what stands as one of his more notable Cubs outings so far. Chicago's pitching staff held St. Louis to three runs on the night.
Cubs Trending Up While Cardinals Continue to Slide
Chicago is playing better baseball heading into the summer stretch. Winning eight of their last 12 games shows the Cubs are finding their footing, according to Yahoo Sports. The team has leaned on timely hitting and improved pitching to fuel the run.
St. Louis is going the other way. A 6-14 record over their last 20 games is a serious concern for the Cardinals. The loss to Chicago on Wednesday did nothing to stop that slide. Both teams remain in the thick of the NL Central race, but momentum right now clearly favors the Cubs.
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