Ronald Acuna Jr. injured his leg while trying to make a catch in right field. Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Ronald Acuna Jr. carted off field after suffering leg injury on catch attempt

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 7/10/21

Ronald Acuna Jr. had to be carted off the field on Saturday after injuring his leg while trying to make a catch in right field against the Miami Marlins.

Acuna Jr. was in right during the bottom of the fifth as his Atlanta Braves led the Marlins 5-2. Jazz Chisholm Jr. drove a Max Fried pitch to right field. Acuna Jr. tried to make a leaping catch but landed awkwardly on his right leg.

Ronald Acuña Jr. exits the game after injuring his knee going for an outfield catch. #ForTheA pic.twitter.com/9HNIKaK11t

— Bally Sports: Braves (@BravesOnBally) July 10, 2021

Chisholm Jr. was able to get an inside-the-park home run on the play as Acuna Jr. laid on the ground following his injury, grabbing his right knee.

Acuna Jr. was carted off the field at LoanDepot Park due to the injury.

Ronald Acuña Jr. has to be carted off the field after suffering an injury to his right knee or leg. pic.twitter.com/mXrjIBAs6V

— Bally Sports: Braves (@BravesOnBally) July 10, 2021