Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr. hit on the left elbow by a pitch, leaves game
The severity of the All-Star's injury has yet to be determined, after he left Tuesday's game.AUGUST 9, 2023
Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. hit on the left elbow by a pitch, leaves gameAtlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. was hit on the left elbow by a pitch from Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Colin Holderman in the sixth inni...
AUGUST 9, 2023•STARTRIBUNE.COM
Ronald Acuña Jr. - X-rays negativeX-rays on Acuna's left elbow came back negative after he was hit by a pitch during Tuesday's game against Pittsburgh.
ImpactAlthough Acuna was clearly in a lot of pain after getting hit by a 97-mph sinker Tuesday, he has seemingly avoided the worst. It's possible Acuna sits out for at least a game or two in order to recover, but an extended absence likely won't be necessary.
AUGUST 9, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. hit by 97-mph sinker, exits gameAtlanta Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. exited Tuesday night's game against the host Pittsburgh Pirates after being hit by a pitch i...
AUGUST 9, 2023•DEADSPIN.COM
Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. hit on the left elbow by a pitch, leaves game; X-rays negative
Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. was hit on the left elbow by a pitch from Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Colin Holderman in the sixth inning and left the gameAUGUST 9, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ronald Acuña Jr. - Pulled after HBPAcuna was removed from Tuesday's game against the Pirates after getting hit by a pitch, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
ImpactAcuna took a 97-mph sinker to his left elbow during the sixth inning of Tuesday's game and looked to be in a great deal of pain before walking off the field. Atlanta will take a closer look at him and provide an update shortly, but for now Acuna should be considered day-to-day.
AUGUST 9, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Henry Davis - Takes seat TuesdayDavis is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Atlanta.
ImpactJosh Palacios has been getting run atop the batting order and will receive another start in the leadoff spot Tuesday, this time at Davis' expense in right field. This snaps a streak of six consecutive starts for Davis, who sits with a .672 OPS, five homers and three steals through 41 career games.
AUGUST 8, 2023•ROTOWIRE
