Cubs 3B Alex Bregman exits after being hit in the face by a foul ball while in the on-deck circle
Chicago Cubs' Alex Bregman celebrates after a one-run single during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar)
CINCINNATI (AP) — Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman left Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds after being struck in the face by a foul ball while standing in the on-deck circle.
In the fourth inning, left-handed batting Michael Busch fouled off a pitch from Reds right-hander Luis Mey that struck Bregman, who immediately jogged toward the Cubs' dugout with his hand over his left eye.
Bregman was escorted by a trainer down the dugout steps and into the clubhouse, with blood visible on his face. Matt Shaw pinch-hit for Bregman.
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Cubs 3B Alex Bregman exits after being hit in the face by a foul ball while in the on-deck circle
Chicago Cubs' Alex Bregman celebrates after a one-run single during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar)
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By JEFF WALLNER
CINCINNATI (AP) — Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman left Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds after being struck in the face by a foul ball while standing in the on-deck circle.
In the fourth inning, left-handed batting Michael Busch fouled off a pitch from Reds right-hander Luis Mey that struck Bregman, who immediately jogged toward the Cubs' dugout with his hand over his left eye.
Bregman was escorted by a trainer down the dugout steps and into the clubhouse, with blood visible on his face. Matt Shaw pinch-hit for Bregman.
Bregman is batting .260 with 26 home runs and 88 RBIs in 152 games. He signed a $175 million, five-year free agent deal in January.
The Cubs could clinch a postseason berth with a win Sunday and a Diamondbacks loss.
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