Cubs' Alex Bregman Hospitalized, Shares Photo of Injury After Being Hit by Foul Ball While On Deck

Key Points:

• Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman exited Sunday's 9-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds early after being hit in the face by a foul ball while in the on-deck circle, sustaining a cut under his left eye and bleeding from his nose.
• Bregman was immediately taken to the hospital for further testing after the injury, which left visible swelling and blood on his face; he had contributed to the Cubs' scoring with an RBI single and a walk before leaving the game.
• Matt Shaw replaced Bregman at third base but went 0-for-2, while Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a two-run home run, and starter David Peterson pitched six innings allowing one earned run with seven strikeouts.
• Bregman, who signed a five-year, $175 million deal with the Cubs in January and is a three-time All-Star, ranks second on the team with 26 home runs and 89 RBIs behind Crow-Armstrong.
• The Cubs could clinch a playoff berth later Sunday if the Arizona Diamondbacks lose to the New York Yankees.