Ronald Acuna Jr. leaves Atlanta Braves game with non-contact injury

The Atlanta Braves entered Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on a two-game losing streak and seven games behind the NL East lead, having won just three of their last ten meetings.

Knowing his team needed a spark, reigning NL MVP Ronald Acuna led off with a double to center field just two pitches into the game. Unfortunately, Acuna’s day ended early after suffering a non-contact injury to his left knee while moving between second and third base.

Acuna collapsed on the base paths at PNC Park and remained on the ground for a few minutes before trainers helped him off the field. Jarred Kelenic replaced Acuna in the Braves lineup.

Acuna previously tore the ACL in his right knee in 2021, but this injury appears to be in his left knee.

The Braves have yet to provide an update on their four-time All-Star, but more information should be available in the next 24-48 hours.

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