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Ronald Acuña Jr. exits game after being hit by pitch

Originally posted on SportsTalkATL | By Chase Irle | Last updated 8/8/23

The Braves have lost three in a row, and things haven’t looked much better tonight with Yonny Chirinos on the mound. It’s been frustrating, but the night got ten times worse when Ronald Acuña Jr. was plunked right on the elbow with a 97 MPH sinker, resulting in him quickly exiting the game.

Ronald Acuña Jr. gets hit by a 97-mph sinker and is forced to exit the game due to injury. pic.twitter.com/HJ3UrhaUFA

— Bally Sports: Braves (@BravesOnBally) August 9, 2023

That’s not the best spot to be hit by a pitch, especially one in the high-90s. Thankfully, he was wearing an elbow guard to soften the blow, but at that speed, sometimes it isn’t enough.

Acuña will undergo further testing. We should get an update tonight, and we’ll relay that information as it comes to light.

This article first appeared on SportsTalkATL and was syndicated with permission.

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