Cubs star Alex Bregman hospitalized after taking brutal foul ball to the face
Fox News • • sports
Key Points:
- Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman was hit in the face by a foul ball while in the on-deck circle during Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds, causing visible pain and injury.
- Bregman suffered a laceration under his eye, a nosebleed, and swelling on his left cheekbone, and was taken to a hospital for CT scans and X-rays to check for fractures.
- He was medically cleared to travel back to Chicago with the team, but his potential absence could impact the Cubs as they compete in a tight National League Wild Card race with one week left in the regular season.
- If Bregman is placed on the injured list, teammates Matt Shaw and Pedro Ramirez are expected to fill in at third base.
- The Cubs have an off day Monday before facing the Miami Marlins on Tuesday, with Bregman's status to be closely monitored.
