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Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman gave a look at his injuries after getting hit in the face by a foul ball on Sunday

He shared a photo of himself with a swollen left eye and cheek

Bregman was taken to the hospital for X-rays and a CT scan

Chicago Cubs star Alex Bregman is recovering.

The third baseman, 32, shared a look at his grisly injuries after getting hit in the face by a foul ball during the game between the Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Sunday, Sept. 20.

Bregman was standing in front of the on-deck circle in the…

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