Atlanta Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. was forced to exit Saturday’s matchup against the Colorado Rockies after experiencing tightness in his left hamstring.
The incident occurred during the second inning in Denver when Acuna clutched his hamstring and slowed down while attempting to reach first base on a ground ball. Following an evaluation by Atlanta’s medical team, the player walked off the field on his own, though with a noticeable limp.
The reigning National League MVP from 2023 has been batting .248 this season with two home runs and nine RBIs across 33 games. Earlier in Saturday’s contest, Acuna started the game strong by reaching base safely on a single and later came around to score when teammate Drake Baldwin connected for a home run.
Eli White stepped in to take over right field duties for the remainder of the game. White has posted a .186 batting average with two homers and seven RBIs through 19 games this season.
