Historic Alex Bregman, Pete Crow Armstrong August sends Brewers a playoff warning

On the latest episode of the Cubbies Crib podcast, we talked about the task that is in front of the Chicago Cubs this week. Playing the Milwaukee Brewers in a four-game set after the Cubs have lost three consecutive series. Circumstances certainly weren't ideal for the Cubs entering the series, but there is a reason why this Brewers team shouldn't be feared if that is who the Cubs draw in a potential NLDS series.

There's a lot of things that could happen before now and then, but after the moves the Cubs made at the trade deadline, there's a strong chance that rotation isn't in the dire straits it was last October when the two teams met in the playoffs. Beyond that, the Cubs offense is better than the version they ran out against the Brewers' pitching staff last year.

There was immediate validation of that belief on Monday night. The Cubs trounced the Brewers, cruising to a 17-3 victory. As a team, the Cubs hit nine home runs, with Alex Bregman having another three-homer night.

Cubs have Alex Bregman, Pete Crow Armstrong proof that Brewers can be beaten in October

There's two things the Cubs lacked when they met the Brewers in the playoffs the last time around. They didn't have this version of Pete Crow-Armstrong, who was marred in a second-half slump. While they had Seiya Suzuki's power, they didn't have another hitter capabe of keeping things moving. That may not be the case this year, and it starts with the history that was made on Monday.

Crow-Armstrong and Alex Bregman are the first teammates to combine for 25+ home runs, 25+ walks, 50+ RBI, and 50+ runs scored in a month since 1961 when it was done by Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle.

There are still questions the Cubs will need to figure out between now and the playoffs. Mostly tied to the pitching staff, considering the recent struggles of Shota Imanaga and the instability at the backend of the bullpen.

Cubs fans are programmed to talk about the Brewers as if they are the boogeyman. Sure, over the last three years, the Brewers certainly have earned that reputation. But in baseball, as in real life, you have to be able to confront your fears. The Cubs have the roster to beat the Brewers, and Monday night was the perfect example of how they can.

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