Bregman does it again to lift Cubs over Reds in strong finish to 1st half

CINCINNATI — Alex Bregman unloaded a three-run homer in the seventh to break open a one-run game and power the Cubs past the Reds, 8-4, on Sunday in the final game of the first half at Great American Ball Park. Bregman, who had the game-winning two-run shot in Saturday’s 5-3 win, finished 3-for-5 with four RBIs in the finale. That helped the Cubs finish their six-game trip through Baltimore and Cincinnati at 4-2, improving to 54-42 heading into the All Star break. Get a 1940s-50s Replica Jersey before Cubs-Twins on Friday (First 5K in Bleachers) Bregman’s home run was off…