Over the past few days, Atlanta Braves fans have been celebrating the feats of rookie Ronald Acuña Jr. He has been re-writing records and even writing new entries for home runs and other such prowess in the lead-off spot.
Many were jokingly suggesting after last night’s game that the Marlins should intentionally walk the outfielder to open tonight’s game.
Jose Urena would have a quite different idea.
On his first pitch of his night, Urena uncorked an angry fastball and drilled Acuña near his left elbow. If you missed it, here – courtesy of FOX Sports – is the video:
It was the only pitch he threw tonight.