Ronald Acuńa, Jr. leaves game after being hit by pitch (Updated)
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Key Points:
- Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. was removed from the game before the bottom of the sixth inning after being hit twice by pitches from Washington Nationals pitcher Jake Irvin, with the second hit impacting his left wrist.
- Acuña Jr. was replaced in right field by Eli White and had scored earlier in the inning but was left stranded in the on-deck circle.
- Braves pitcher Bryce Elder hit Nationals shortstop C.J. Abrams later in the inning, prompting warnings to both teams from the umpire.
- The second pitch to Acuña Jr. appeared to hit a protective guard on his wrist, and he pointed to the exact spot after reaching first base.
- The Braves later announced that X-rays were negative, but Acuña Jr. is considered day-to-day pending further evaluation.
