Alex Bregman takes accountability for poor start with Cubs: 'I've been terrible'
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Bryan Mcwilliam
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Summary
Alex Bregman, in his first season with the Chicago Cubs after signing a five-year, $175-million contract, openly admits to having a terrible season. He went 0-for-5 in a 2-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants and has produced a career-worst .669 OPS while hitting .178 with runners in scoring position. The Cubs have lost 20 of 27 games since a 10-game winning streak, falling 7.5 games back in the NL Central. Bregman acknowledges the fans' frustration and takes full responsibility for his poor performance.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledI've been terrible. I need to play better. Offensively, it's been awful.
When you're struggling, there is only one way forward and that's straight, head-on through it. It comes down to executing in the game.
They brought me here to play good baseball, and I haven't played good baseball. I need to figure it out.
Those can be directed at me because I haven't come through with guys in scoring position. I have plenty of chances. Guys are getting on base in front of me all the time.
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