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Did the Chicago Cubs hit a franchise-record nine home runs in one game?

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Verdict
True
Verification confidenceHigh

Explanation

Yes. The Chicago Cubs hit nine home runs in a 17-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers, establishing a new single-game franchise record.

MLB's official report says Alex Bregman hit three of the nine home runs, with six other Cubs players also homering. Reuters independently reported the same result and record.

The nine home runs were also tied for the second-highest total by one team in a Major League game since at least 1900. The overall MLB record remains 10, set by the Toronto Blue Jays in 1987.

Key takeaway

Nine home runs set a Cubs record, but not the overall Major League Baseball record.

Evidence

Nine home runs establish a Cubs franchise record

MLB.com

Supports the claim

MLB's official report states that the Cubs' nine-home-run attack set a single-game record in franchise history.

Based on: MLB.com

Independent report confirms the record and final score

Reuters

Supports the claim

Reuters confirms that Chicago hit a franchise-record nine home runs in a 17-3 victory over Milwaukee.

Based on: Reuters

The Cubs did not break the overall MLB record

MLB.com

Provides context

MLB reports that nine home runs tied the second-most in a Major League game since at least 1900, behind Toronto's record of 10.

Based on: MLB.com

Sources

MLB.com

Bregman's second 3-HR night in August paces Cubs' rout

Sep 1, 2026
Reuters

MLB roundup: Alex Bregman hits 3 of Cubs' club-record 9 home runs

Sep 1, 2026

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