Cubs' August Power Surge Leads MLB With 43 Home Runs
Ian Happ is driving the Cubs offense with a red-hot stretch, while Chicago's team power ranks first in baseball this month.
The Cubs have hit 43 home runs in August, the most of any MLB team this month. Left fielder Ian Happ has been a key contributor, recording 2 home runs and 9 RBI over the last three games. Chicago held a 3-0 lead over the D-backs through four innings at the time of the report. The sustained power output signals strong offensive momentum heading into late-season play.
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