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Bregman plays full game after face injury
Alex Bregman returns to Cubs lineup days after foul ball hit
In brief
Alex Bregman returns to Cubs lineup days after foul ball hit Bregman played full game after face injury with no concussion symptoms Originally reported by Mlb.
Bregman injured
Cubs star third baseman Alex Bregman was struck in the face by a foul ball during Sunday's game in Cincinnati, sustaining multiple fractures.
Quick return
Bregman returned to the Cubs lineup as designated hitter less than a week after the injury, playing full game in Boston.
No concussion
Bregman passed vision tests and showed no concussion symptoms after multiple days of medical evaluations.
Playoff push
Bregman's return helps Cubs secure playoff berth as they prepare for National League Wild Card Series.
Bregman's focus
Bregman said he focused on game mechanics rather than his injured face to return to playing.
Manager praise
Cubs manager Craig Counsell credited Bregman's love for baseball and competitiveness for team success.
Season impact
Bregman has 5.1 fWAR, 26 homers, and 32 doubles through 154 games, with strong postseason potential.
The one thing
Bregman played full game after face injury with no concussion symptoms
