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Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. exits game vs. Marlins with pectoral tightness
Atlanta Braves slugger Ronald Acuna Jr. exited Saturday's game against the Miami Marlins in the bottom of the fifth inning with right pectoral-muscle tightness, according to The Athletic's David O'Brien.
The Braves said it was a precautionary measure.
Acuña left game before bottom of the 5th with right pectoral-muscle tightness. Precautionary measure, team said.
— David O'Brien (@DOBrienATL) June 13, 2021
Acuna entered Saturday's game hitting .282/.391/.601 with 18 home runs and 39 RBI in 58 games. He's tied for the National League lead in home runs.
The 23-year-old missed time earlier this season with an ankle injury.
Atlanta is third in the NL East with a 29-33 record.
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