Acuña exited with an undisclosed injury after being struck on the left hand in the sixth inning. He had been hit by pitches twice in the game, and although he remained to run the bases following an examination by Braves medical staff, he was ultimately removed. X-rays returned negative, and the club said he would undergo further tests to determine the injury’s severity.
In Monday’s contest, Acuña contributed at the plate by going 1-for-1 with two hit-by-pitches. The Braves eventually prevailed 9-4, a win that helped solidify their surge in the early portion of the season.
Through 22 games, Acuña Jr. is slashing .247 with one home run, five RBIs, and nine runs scored. While the start has been slower than expected for the All-Star outfielder, he remains Atlanta’s offensive spark plug and a key component of the team’s recent run of success.
Atlanta has been one of the league’s hottest teams of late, winning six straight and 10 of 12 since the Los Angeles Angels series. Bryce Elder delivered a solid start as part of a starting rotation that has emerged as a strength for the Braves, who continue to hover near the top of the standings as they head into the remainder of the four-game set with Washington. The club again needs updates on Acuña’s status, but its overall performance remains strong as the season progresses.
