Ronald Acuña Jr. Suffers Injury Setback Amid Braves' Hot Start
Summary
The Atlanta Braves have the biggest lead in their division this season and are doing very well. However, their star player Ronald Acuña Jr. injured his hamstring during a game and had to leave early.Key Facts
- The Braves have a 6.5 game lead in their division, one of the largest leads entering May 1 since 1969.
- Their current record is 25 wins and 10 losses, the best in Major League Baseball.
- Ronald Acuña Jr., a five-time All-Star and 2023 National League MVP, injured his left hamstring while running in a game against the Colorado Rockies.
- Acuña Jr. left the game with hamstring tightness and could not finish running to first base.
- He had a torn ACL last May that ended his season early last year but had played every game this season until the injury.
- So far this season, Acuña Jr. has a batting average of .252, with 32 hits and 7 stolen bases in 34 games.
- The Braves won a recent game against the Rockies 11-6 to complete a series sweep.
- Their upcoming schedule includes games against the Seattle Mariners and defending champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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