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Ronald Acuña Jr. left Sunday’s game after suffering what appeared to be a hyperextended left knee while legging out an infield single in the seventh inning. Acuña lay motionless on the field for a few moments as trainers and coaches rushed to his attention.
Here is what happened to Ronald Acuña Jr.
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He was able to walk off the field.
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He was able to get up and walk to the Braves’ clubhouse under his own power which seems like a victory in this instance.
Ronald Acuña Jr. (amazingly) is able to walk off the field after a scary moment at first base.#Braves | #ChopOn pic.twitter.com/MinHTq8hR2
— FOX Sports: Braves (@FOXSportsBraves) May 27, 2018
Preston Tucker came on as a pinch runner to replace Acuña. We will pass along updates when they become available.
Update: The Braves announce that Acuña left Sunday’s game due to knee and lower back pain.
Ronald Acuña Jr. left today’s game due to knee and lower back pain.
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