Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. leaves game vs. Pirates with left knee soreness after leg appears to buckle

Sun, May 26, 2024
MLB News (AP)

PITTSBURGH (AP) - Ronald Acuna Jr. left the Atlanta Braves' game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first inning on Sunday with left knee soreness after his leg appeared to buckle.

The reigning NL MVP led off the game with a double to right-center field off Martin Perez. With Marcell Ozuna at the plate, Acuna started toward third on a stolen base attempt and his left knee gave way. Acuna remained down for several minutes while being treated, pointing at his left leg before walking off under his own power.

Acuna, a 26-year-old outfielder, is batting .250 with four home runs and 15 RBIs in 49 games. The four-time All-Star hit a career-best .337 last season with 41 homers and 106 RBIs.

Adam Duvall shifted from left to right in the bottom half and Jarred Kelenic entered the game in place of Acuna and played left.

READ MORE Indianapolis 500 expected to start Sunday afternoon after strong storm forces start to be delayed Grayson Murray's parents say the two-time PGA Tour winner died of suicide Why did the French Open cancel a farewell ceremony for Rafael Nadal? And why is he unseeded?

___

AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb

"

Article Copyright © 2024 The Associated Press, All Rights Reserved.