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Ronald Acuña Jr. Leaves Game With Knee Injury After Awkward Outfield Play

Related Topics: Atlanta Braves

Days before the All-Star break, the Braves' disappointing season took a cruel turn for the worse.

Right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. left the game after injuring his right knee while attempting to make a leaping grab near the wall. He immediately fell to the ground in pain and did not attempt to retrieve the ball.

The play resulted in an inside-the-park home run for Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. Acuña eventually needed to get carted off the field.

While the seriousness of the injury is not yet known, it's a devastating blow for one of the game's emerging superstars.