Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr. leaves match vs. Pirates with l…

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. left the Atlanta Braves’ game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first inning on Sunday with left knee pain after his leg appeared to buckle.

The reigning NL MVP started the game with a double to right-center field off Martín Pérez. With Marcell Ozuna at the plate, Acuña started at third after a stolen base attempt and his left knee buckled. Acuña lay there for several minutes during the treatment, pointing to his left leg before walking away under his own power.

Acuña, a 26-year-old outfielder, is hitting .250 with four home runs and 15 RBIs in 49 games. The four-time All-Star hit a career-best .337 last season with 41 home runs and 106 RBIs.

Adam Duvall moved from left to right in the bottom half and Jarred Kelenic came into the match in place of Acuña and played on the left.

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