Ronald Acuña Jr. suffered an injury on Wednesday night that appeared to be serious for the Atlanta Braves.
Braves get fortunate with Ronald Acuña Jr. injury update – Major League Baseball News
Atlanta Braves fans held their breath for several minutes on Wednesday night after Ronald Acuna Jr. took a pitch on his elbow and was treated and consulted by the medical team.
It ended up being the game’s turning point, but no Braves fan or player would have wanted to pay Acuna’s health and availability as a cost for that win, even if it meant losing the series 2-0 to the Philadelphia Phillies.
After Zack Wheeler struck Acuna and there was an extended break, the Braves rallied for three runs — the game’s only three — in the bottom of the sixth.
He returned to the field in the top of the seventh and did close the game.
They were rewarded for their patience with good news:
No structural damage to Braves Ronald Acuña.. long inning allowed him to get feeling back in his right arm.
— Zach Klein (@ZachKleinWSB) October 13, 2022
Ronald Acuna Jr. will be just fine
Not only did the team win to tie the best-of-five series at one game apiece heading into Game 3, but your leadoff man is also healthy.
The injury was likely severe because it could have struck Acuna in a strange spot on his elbow, causing numbness throughout his arm. He was hit with a 96-mph fastball.
He stated after the game, through an interpreter, that he had no intention of leaving.
Ronald Acuña Jr. on that painful HBP ⤵️
"There was no way I was going to get out of that game."#Back2Battle pic.twitter.com/8t2KvtriJp
— Bally Sports: Braves (@BravesOnBally) October 13, 2022
The Braves were also fortunate in other ways. The day game became a night game due to a rain delay. This season, the Braves have struggled in day games. Game 3 is set to begin at 4:37 p.m. ET on Friday in Philadelphia.
About Ronald Acuña Jr.
| Atlanta Braves – No. 13 | |
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| Outfielder/Designated Hitter | |
| Born: December 18, 1997 La Guaira, Venezuela |
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Bats: Right
Throws: Right
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| MLB debut | |
| April 25, 2018, for the Atlanta Braves | |
| MLB statistics (through 2022 season) |
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| Batting average | .277 |
| Home runs | 120 |
| Runs batted in | 296 |
| Stolen bases | 107 |
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