Cubs 3B Alex Bregman’s photo of his face after injury is not for the squeamish

The Chicago Cubs are just one win away from sealing their spot in the 2026 MLB postseason after earning a 9-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on the road. No one can say that the Cubs didn’t earn this; the…

By Jedd Pagaduan · Clutch Points

Published: Monday, 21 September 2026 at 4:22 AM

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Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman was hit in the face by a foul ball from teammate Michael Busch.
Bregman was forced to exit the game in the fourth inning and was replaced by Matt Shaw.
The Chicago Cubs defeated the Cincinnati Reds 9-1 to move within one win of a postseason spot.

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Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman suffered a facial injury after being struck by a foul ball during a 9-1 road victory against the Cincinnati Reds. While waiting in the on-deck circle in the fourth inning, Bregman was hit in the eye area by a check-swing foul ball from teammate Michael Busch. Bregman was immediately removed from the game and replaced by Matt Shaw.

Following the game, Bregman shared a photo of his facial injuries on his official Instagram account. Before his exit, Bregman opened the scoring for the Cubs with an RBI single. The Cubs are now one win away from clinching a 2026 MLB postseason spot, and it remains unclear if Bregman will be cleared to play in their next game against the Miami Marlins.

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