Michael Busch Fouls Ball Into On-Deck Circle Resulting in Bregman Injury

Chicago Cubs infielder Michael Busch checked his swing and fouled off a pitch from Cincinnati Reds pitcher Luis Mey that inadvertently struck teammate Alex Bregman in the face in the on-deck circle. Busch expressed shock and concern over the accident, which resulted in facial fractures for Bregman and ended his regular season. Busch noted how quickly the play developed and emphasized the scary nature of head-area incidents in baseball.