Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. hit by 97-mph sinker, exits game

Aug 8, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) circles the bases on a solo home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. exited Tuesday night’s game against the host Pittsburgh Pirates after being hit by a pitch in the sixth inning.

Acuna took a 97-mph sinker off the elbow from Pirates right-hander Colin Holderman. A trainer came out to tend to Acuna, but he didn’t end up staying in the game, and pinch runner Forrest Wall took his place.

Prior to leaving, Acuna went 1-for-3. He led off the game with a home run, his 26th of the season.

Acuna entered Tuesday batting .339 with 25 homers, 67 RBIs and a major-league-leading 53 stolen bases.

A four-time All-Star, Acuna is in his sixth season with the Braves.

–Field Level Media

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