The Chicago Cubs just wrapped up one of the most dominant offensive months in the history of Major League Baseball.
Chicago entered Monday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers with 53 home runs in the month of August, the most in the league by a wide margin.
A massive offensive output from the Cubs in Monday’s 17-3 win made both franchise and National League history.
Chicago sets a franchise record for home runs in a game
The Chicago offense slugged nine home runs on Monday, setting a new single-game franchise record. The Cubs got three home runs from Alex Bregman and one each from Matt Shaw, Seiya Suzuki, Nico Hoerner, Tyrone Taylor, Michael Conforto and Carson Kelly.
Chicago was just one home run away from tying the all-time record for most home runs in a game from one team.
