Austin Riley left the Braves game against the Cincinnati Reds early on Monday night. Thankfully, it wasn’t for an injury.
Riley’s wife Anna, who is expecting the couple’s second child, went into labor during the game, according to Braves manager Brian Snitker.
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Riley got the call during the ninth inning and left Truist Park to be with his wife. Braves manager Brian Snitker said the team knew there was a chance that Riley would need to leave a game this week.