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Ronald Acuña Jr. day-to-day, Bryce Elder to start Sunday

Ronald Acuña Jr. exited the second game of Saturday’s doubleheader early due to right knee soreness. The Braves called the move precautionary and Brian Snitker didn’t seem to be too concerned when he met with the media following the game.

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Acuña appeared to pull up lame on a stolen base attempt in the seventh inning. Trainers came out and checked on him, but he stayed in the game and eventually scored from second on a two-run single by Matt Olson.