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MVP Ronald Acuña Jr. leaves Braves-Pirates game after falling with non-contact knee injury

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Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. left Sunday's 8-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates after collapsing on the field with a non-contact knee injury.

The injury took place as Acuña took a lead on the base paths from second base. He fell to the turf in obvious pain and grabbed his left leg. He remained on the ground for several moments while being tended to by trainers. He was eventually able to walk off the field, but he did not return to the game.

Ronald Acuña Jr. was removed from the game with a non-contact injury while rounding the bases.