Alex Bregman Blames Himself After 2‑1 Cubs Loss
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- Alex Bregman went 0-for-5 and made the final out in the Cubs’ 2‑1, 10‑inning loss to the San Francisco Giants on Sunday night.
- Alex Bregman is in the first year of a five‑year, $175 million contract with Chicago after rejecting a return to the Boston Red Sox, where he posted a .821 OPS last season.
- Alex Bregman’s OPS fell to .669 after the defeat, and he is hitting .178 with runners in scoring position.
- Alex Bregman has recorded only 15 extra‑base hits this season and bats .135 against breaking pitches.
- Dansby Swanson is the worst qualified MLB hitter against breaking pitches, batting .106, and has been benched for two games.
- The Chicago Cubs slipped from a 3.5‑game NL Central lead on May 7 to a 7.5‑game deficit behind the Milwaukee Brewers a month later, with offensive struggles and pitching injuries contributing.
Why it matters: The Cubs lose a key offensive contributor as Bregman's slump depresses the lineup’s production, while his self‑criticism highlights the urgency for a turnaround; the team's slide from a division lead to a 7.5‑game deficit threatens playoff hopes and fan support.
