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‘A terrible, terrible accident’: Cubs’ Bregman undergoing CT scans after taking foul ball to face

‘A terrible, terrible accident’: Cubs’ Bregman undergoing CT scans after taking foul ball to face

Summary

Chicago Cubs player Alex Bregman was hit in the face by a foul ball during a game against the Cincinnati Reds and was taken to the hospital for X-rays and CT scans. The team is waiting for medical results to decide if he will travel and play in upcoming games.

Key Facts

  • Alex Bregman was hit in the left cheekbone area, just under his eye, by a foul ball.
  • He experienced bleeding from his nose and swelling on his face.
  • The injury happened during the fourth inning of the game.
  • Bregman left the field with visible bleeding and was taken to the clubhouse by a trainer.
  • The Cubs manager, Craig Counsell, called it a "terrible accident" and is focused on Bregman’s health.
  • Bregman is having a strong season, batting .262 with 26 home runs and 89 runs batted in (RBIs).
  • The team won the game 9-1 against the Cincinnati Reds.
  • Medical tests will help determine if Bregman can continue playing or travel with the team.
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