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Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. exits early with left hamstring tightness
The five-time All-Star was examined by team medical personnel and replaced by Eli White, with no immediate update on his condition.
- On Saturday, Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna exited the game against the Colorado Rockies in DENVER during the second inning with what the team cited as "left hamstring tightness."
- The 28-year Acuna, who suffered a torn ACL in May 2024, had played in every game this season for the 23-10 Braves despite his injury history.
- Eli White replaced the five-time All-Star in right field and later singled in a run to extend Atlanta's lead to 4-1 in the fourth inning.
- Team medical personnel examined Acuna on the field before he walked gingerly to the dugout; officials provided no immediate update on his condition or recovery timeline.
- The Braves are already managing Michael Harris's quad injury in a designated hitter role while maintaining a seven-game lead in the East.
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Braves RF Ronald Acuna Jr. (hamstring) set for MRI
Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. left Saturday’s 9-1 win over the host Colorado Rockies with left hamstring tightness and will have an MRI, Atlanta manager Walt Weiss told reporters after the game. Acuna grabbed at his hamstring and pulled up when attempting to run out a grounder he hit in the second inning in Denver. He limped off the field under his own power after being examined by the team’s medical staff. The 2023 National …
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Rockdale Citizen & Newton CitizenBraves RF Ronald Acuna Jr. leaves Rockies game with hamstring tightness
Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. left Saturday's game at the Colorado Rockies with left hamstring tightness.
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