Cubs' Alex Bregman Hospitalized After Foul Ball to the Face
WHO:
Fox News - Alex Bregman, Chicago Cubs third baseman
MLB.com - Michael Busch, Bregman's teammate
MLB.com - Pete Crow-Armstrong, Cubs center fielder
MLB.com - Craig Counsell, Cubs manager
WHAT:
Fox News - Bregman ran toward the visitors' dugout in visible pain while holding his face after being struck.
MLB.com - Bregman was replaced by pinch-hitter Matt Shaw, who drew a walk and then remained in the game to play second base, with Pedro RamÃrez shifting to third base.
MLB.com - The Cubs were winning 5-0 at the time of Bregman's exit.
MLB.com - The Cubs can clinch a postseason berth as early as today if the Diamondbacks lose to the Yankees.
MLB.com - Bregman had a hit and a walk in his first two plate appearances, continuing his red-hot second half, hitting .293/.373/.598 in 260 plate appearances since the All-Star break.
Fox News - Bregman was hit in the face by a foul ball from teammate Michael Busch, which jumped off the dirt and struck him squarely on the left side of his face.
MLB.com - Bregman suffered a bloody nose and a cut on his left cheekbone, along with significant swelling.
MLB.com - Bregman had a hit and a walk in his first two plate appearances before the injury.
MLB.com - Bregman is enjoying the best defensive season of his career, putting him in line for his second Gold Glove.
Fox News - Bregman posted an update on his Instagram showing his left eye swollen shut and his nose plugged, stating, "Thanks for the messages y'all. I'll be back."
MLB.com - The Cubs can clinch a postseason berth on a future date if they win and the D-backs lose to the Yankees later that day.
MLB.com - The Cubs own the head-to-head tiebreaker over the Padres (5-1) and the Phillies (6-1) in the NL Wild Card race.
MLB.com - Crow-Armstrong's home run was his 45th of the season, tying him with Kyle Schwarber for the MLB lead.
Fox News - Alex Bregman was hospitalized after being struck in the face by a foul ball while in the on-deck circle.
Fox News - The foul ball hit Bregman on the left side of his face, causing a laceration under his eye, a nosebleed, and swelling.
MLB.com - Bregman left the game in the fourth inning and was replaced by pinch-hitter Matt Shaw.
MLB.com - The Cubs won the game against the Cincinnati Reds 9-1.
MLB.com - Crow-Armstrong went 3-for-5 with a home run and two RBIs in the game.
WHERE:
Fox News - Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati
MLB.com - The game took place at Great American Ball Park.
WHEN:
MLB.com - The Wild Card Series is set to start on September 29.
MLB.com - The game occurred on a Sunday.
MLB.com - The Cubs can clinch a postseason berth on a future date if they win and the D-backs lose.
WHY:
Fox News - Bregman was hit by the foul ball while waiting in the on-deck circle, which is a common position for players preparing to bat.
HOW:
MLB.com - Bregman is undergoing X-rays and a CT scan at a Cincinnati hospital to check for potential orbital and cheek fractures.
MLB.com - Bregman is undergoing X-rays and a CT scan at a Cincinnati hospital to assess potential injuries.
Fox News - Medical staff escorted Bregman to the clubhouse for CT scans and X-rays to check for orbital and cheek fractures.
MLB.com - Bregman was cleared to travel back to Chicago with the team after receiving medical attention.
In a concerning moment during the game, Alex Bregman ran toward the visitors' dugout in visible pain after being struck, and he has since been replaced by pinch-hitter Matt Shaw, who drew a walk and took over at second base. At the time of Bregman's exit, the Cubs were leading the game 5-0 and can clinch a postseason berth as early as today if the Diamondbacks lose to the Yankees. Bregman, who has been on a hot streak this second half of the season with a batting average of .293, is currently undergoing X-rays and a CT scan at a Cincinnati hospital to check for potential orbital and cheek fractures.