After losing the series opener against the Miami Marlins, the Atlanta Braves bounced back behind a gutsy performance by rookie Hurston Waldrep. The teams met up Wednesday for the rubber match of the series and tempers flared early.
All-Star first baseman Matt Olson put the Braves up 3-0 with a two-run homer in the third inning. And on the very next pitch, Marlins hurler Ryan Gusto nailed Ronald Acuña Jr. in the left arm with a 93 MPH sinker.
Acuña immediately dropped his bat and started barking at Gusto. After taking a couple steps toward the mound, Acuña was held back by the home plate umpire and Miami catcher Liam Hicks.