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

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Associated Press. (2026, September 20). ‘A terrible, terrible accident’: Cubs’ Bregman undergoing CT scans after taking foul ball to face. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/sep/20/a-terrible-terrible-accident-cubs-bregman-undergoing-ct-scans-after-being-hit-in-face-by-foul-ball

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Alex Bregman of the Chicago Cubs was hospitalized Sunday after being struck by a foul ball in the face during a game against the Cincinnati Reds. The incident occurred when Michael Busch fouled a pitch off, hitting Bregman near his left cheekbone and under the eye while he stood in front of the on-deck circle. Bregman underwent X-rays and CT scans at the hospital as part of precautionary measures; there was no immediate update on whether he would join the team for their return to Chicago. Cubs manager Craig Counsell emphasized concern for Bregman's health, describing it as "a terrible, terrible accident."

Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-09-20, using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the same event (that is the story summary below).

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Story summary

On Sunday during a game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati, Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman was hit by a foul ball in the face while standing near the on-deck circle. The incident caused significant injury to his left cheekbone under his eye, resulting in bleeding from his nose and visible swelling. After being taken for X-rays and CT scans at a local hospital, it was determined that Bregman sustained multiple facial fractures but did not require surgery.

Cubs manager Craig Counsell expressed concern about the severity of the accident, emphasizing that such injuries to the head area are always scary. Despite the initial shock, medical staff cleared Bregman to travel back to Chicago with the team later that night. Following a series of doctor’s appointments and a light workout in the weight room on Tuesday, there are no immediate plans to place him on the injured list.

Bregman is optimistic about his recovery and hopes to return for the postseason, aiming even to participate in the regular season's final games if possible. His performance this year has been crucial, with a batting average of .262 and 26 home runs among his contributions. With the Cubs currently tied for the top wild card spot, Bregman’s timely return could be pivotal as they compete for playoff spots.

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Narrative

Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman was taken to the hospital for tests after being struck in the face by a foul ball while standing in front of the on-deck circle during Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-20

🔮 There was no immediate decision on whether Bregman, who was taken for X-rays and CT scans, would travel with the team back to Chicago after the Cubs’ 9-1 win.

2026-09-20 · The Guardian

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

Claims (20 extracted, 1 hedged)

Bregman → take → Reds

There was no immediate decision on whether Bregman, who was taken for X-rays and CT scans, would travel with the team back to Chicago after the Cubs’ 9-1 win. asserted

who → be → win

“He got hit in the left cheekbone essentially, under the eye,” Cubs manager Craig Counsell said. asserted

Counsell → hit → eye

“I don’t know anything more than that right now. asserted

I → know → that

He was bleeding from his nose a little. asserted

He → bleed → nose

It’s a terrible, terrible accident. asserted

It → ’ → ?

We hope he’s OK.” asserted

he → hope → ?

In the fourth inning, Michael Busch checked his swing and fouled off a pitch from Reds Luis Mey that struck Bregman, who immediately jogged toward the Cubs’ dugout with his hand covering the left side of his face. asserted

hand → check → face

Bregman was escorted by a trainer down the dugout steps and into the clubhouse, with blood visible on his face. “It just happens so fast,” Busch said. asserted

Busch → escort → face

“[Mey] is throwing the ball hard and it comes off hard. asserted

it → throw → ball

Any time it enters the head area, it’s always a scary thing. asserted

it → enter → area

We try to focus on the game, but it’s tough. asserted

it → try → game

Hopefully he’s OK, first and foremost. asserted

he → ’ → ?

” Bregman is batting .262 with 26 home runs and 89 RBIs after signing a $175m, five-year free-agent deal in January. asserted

Bregman → bat → January

“You just hope your friend is OK,” Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong said. asserted

Armstrong → hope → ?

“That’s the news that I’m hoping for. asserted

I → ’ → that

Counsell said he hasn’t thought about how a potential long-term absence for Bregman could affect his postseason roster plans. uncertain

absence → say → plans

“You know, we’ve got to get good results from the hospital,” Counsell said. asserted

Counsell → know → hospital

“He got hit in the face [so] you’re worried just about his general wellbeing first. asserted

you → hit → wellbeing

I want to get a good report first.” asserted

I → want → report