I don't doubt that we can be that good team. But that being said, it would be nice to see it here soon."
Bregman took full responsibility for the offensive shortcomings, noting structural mechanical issues that have impacted his performance all season.
The marquee offseason signing has hit just . 178 with runners in scoring position since joining Chicago on a five-year contract.
"I've been terrible," said Bregman. "I need to play better.
Offensively, its been awful. I've failed many times in this game.
I've struggled. I've started slow before, I've started fast before.
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."
Bregman pointed out that his front-foot timing and swing disconnection have prevented him from covering pitches on the inner half of the plate.
"I haven't executed all year," said Bregman. "Runners in scoring position, I've been God-awful.
I need to be better. If I'm better over the last how many games, we probably win the majority of them."
The offensive slump extends beyond Bregman, as benched shortstop Dansby Swanson currently holds a major-league-worst . 106 average against breaking balls.
With Taillon heading to the injured list, the Cubs are expected to activate Matthew Boyd during their upcoming road trip to stabilize the depleted pitching staff.
"One hundred percent," said Bregman when asked if mechanical issues are to blame. "Some mechanical things that are off that are setting everything off.
It's putting me in between. Out in front on soft and late on fastballs.
Haven't covered anything from the middle of the plate, in, all year. Getting too disconnected, too separated."
Bregman concluded his postgame remarks by accepting the crowd's frustration as the team attempts to halt its current slide in the standings.
"Those can be directed at me because I haven't come through with guys in scoring position," said Bregman.
"I have plenty of chances. Guys are getting on-base in front of me all the time."
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