Cubs, Alex Bregman
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Bregman was struck during the fourth inning of Chicago’s 9-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Teammate Michael Busch fouled a pitch from Luis Mey, and the ball bounced into Bregman while he stood near the on-deck circle.
The third baseman, who was hit in the face with a foul ball while standing in the on-deck circle, shared photos to Instagram in the hours after being forced from Sunday's Cubs win.
Former Astros star Alex Bregman was standing in the on-deck circle when he was hit in the face by a foul ball Sunday. Now, his eye is swollen completely shut.
Alex Bregman posted an image saying he was OK after showing swelling and bleeding underneath his eye.
Alex Bregman singles on a line drive to left fielder Oswaldo Cabrera. Pete Crow-Armstrong scores.