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Reds pitcher Aroldis Chapman hit in face with line drive
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Reds Closer Aroldis Chapman Hit In Face By Line Drive, Breaks Bones Above Eye
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It was like he was hit by a bullet': Major League Baseball star hit in the face by 100mph line drive
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Pic: Baseball player shares crazy post-op picture of his head after being hit in the face by ball
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It was like he was hit by a bullet': Major League Baseball star hit in the face by 100mph line drive
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Aroldis Chapman struck in face by line drive, suffers fractures above left eye and nose
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Aroldis Chapman hit in face by line drive
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Royals-Reds game called early after pitcher Aroldis Chapman hit in the face. Undergoing surgery on Thursday (VIDEO) - Missourinet
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Aroldis Chapman hit in face by a line drive, leaves game on stretcher
Reds Pitcher Aroldis Chapman, Hit in Face by Line Drive, 'Very Lucky
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