Chicago Cubs third baseman recovering after being hit in the face by foul ball
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As of September 21, 2026 at 4:37 PM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.
What happenedA Chicago Cubs third baseman was taken to the hospital during Sunday night's game against the Cincinnati Reds after he was hit in the face by a foul ball.
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CenterChicago Cubs third baseman recovering after being hit in the face by foul ball
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Chicago Cubs third baseman recovering after being hit in the face by foul ball
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A Chicago Cubs third baseman was taken to the hospital during Sunday night's game against the Cincinnati Reds after he was hit in the face by a foul ball.
