X-rays on Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr.’s left elbow came back negative after the outfielder exited Tuesday night’s game against the host Pittsburgh Pirates after being hit by a pitch in the sixth inning.
Acuna took a 97 mph sinker off the elbow from Pirates right-hander Colin Holderman. A trainer came out to tend to Acuna, but he didn’t end up staying in the game, and pinch runner Forrest Wall took his place.
“I’m sure it stung him pretty good, and he lost feeling in the arm,” Braves manager Brian Snitker told the media after the game. “I’m just glad nothing showed up (on the X-rays). I’d rather not take any chances on it by leaving him in the game and just let him go get treatment and see how he feels tomorrow.”
Prior to leaving, Acuna went 1-for-3. He led off the game with a home run, his 26th of the season.
Acuna entered Tuesday batting .339 with 25 homers, 67 RBIs and a major-league-leading 53 stolen bases.
A four-time All-Star, Acuna is in his sixth season with the Braves.
–Field Level Media
