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Braves slugger Ronald Acuña Jr. exits game after HBP vs Mets

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr., right, sits up after being hit by a pitch during the first inning of the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the New York Mets at Citi Field, Monday, May 1, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

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NEW YORK (AP) — Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. was removed from the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the New York Mets after getting hit in the left shoulder with a 93 mph fastball from Tylor Megill.

Leading off the game, Acuña was drilled with an 0-2 pitch.