'Terrible' Bregman shoulders blame for Cubs' woes

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Alex Bregman went 0-for-5 and made the final out as the Cubs lost to the Giants 2-1 at home Sunday night, their offensive struggles continuing to mount. In his first season of a five-year, $175 million contract, the third baseman took personal responsibility for Chicago's anemic hitting rather than deflecting blame. Bregman's accountability came as the Cubs face mounting pressure to deliver offensive production, with their star acquisition underperforming at a critical moment in the season.