{"id":669962,"date":"2026-04-08T09:24:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T09:24:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/669962\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T09:24:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T09:24:29","slug":"cubs-bregman-ends-slump-with-3-hit-game-in-win-over-rays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/669962\/","title":{"rendered":"Cubs&#8217; Bregman ends slump with 3-hit game in win over Rays"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Chicago%2C+IL&amp;city=Chicago&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Cubs%27+Bregman+ends+slump+with+3-hit+game+in+win+over+Rays&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fil%2Fchicago%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F08%2Fcubs-bregman-ends-slump-with-3-hit-game-in-win-over-rays%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69d5cc42ee72d.jpg\" alt=\"A cubist-style painting featuring overlapping geometric shapes and planes in shades of blue, representing the action and movement of a baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and Tampa Bay Rays.\" width=\"1344\" height=\"768\" class=\"news-image\"\/>A cubist interpretation of the key moments from the Cubs&#8217; victory over the Rays, capturing the dynamic energy of the game through a fragmented, geometric lens.Chicago Today<\/p>\n<p>Alex Bregman snapped out of an 0-for-13 skid with three hits, and Javier Assad tossed 5 2\/3 scoreless innings to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 9-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night.<\/p>\n<p>      Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>Bregman&#8217;s breakout performance is a positive sign for the Cubs, who have struggled to find consistent offense in the early going this season. Assad&#8217;s strong outing also provides a boost to the team&#8217;s starting rotation.<\/p>\n<p>            The details<\/p>\n<p>Bregman, who entered the game mired in a slump, collected three hits, including a double, to pace the Cubs&#8217; 9-hit attack. Assad, making his second start of the year, kept the Rays&#8217; bats quiet, allowing just three hits while striking out six over 5 2\/3 innings.<\/p>\n<p>      The game took place on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>        The players<\/p>\n<p>        Alex Bregman<\/p>\n<p>A third baseman for the Chicago Cubs who broke out of an early-season slump with a 3-hit performance.<\/p>\n<p>Javier Assad<\/p>\n<p>A starting pitcher for the Chicago Cubs who tossed 5 2\/3 scoreless innings to earn the win.<\/p>\n<p>Chicago Cubs<\/p>\n<p>The Major League Baseball team that defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 9-2 on Tuesday night.<\/p>\n<p>Tampa Bay Rays<\/p>\n<p>The Major League Baseball team that lost to the Chicago Cubs 9-2 on Tuesday night.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Chicago%2C+IL&amp;city=Chicago&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Cubs%27+Bregman+ends+slump+with+3-hit+game+in+win+over+Rays&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fil%2Fchicago%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F08%2Fcubs-bregman-ends-slump-with-3-hit-game-in-win-over-rays%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a><br \/>\n            What they\u2019re saying<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-quote\">\u201cIt was great to see Alex get back on track tonight. He&#8217;s a key part of our lineup, and we need him swinging the bat well.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-cite\">\u2014 David Ross, Cubs Manager<\/p>\n<p>            What\u2019s next<\/p>\n<p>The Cubs will look to build on this win when they continue their series against the Rays on Wednesday night.<\/p>\n<p>        The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>Bregman&#8217;s breakout performance and Assad&#8217;s strong outing provided a much-needed boost for the Cubs, who have been searching for more consistent production from their lineup and rotation in the early part of the season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? 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