Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr., left, is checked by a team trainer and manager Brian Snitker (43) after being hit by a pitch from Pittsburgh Pirates' Colin Holderman during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. was hit on the left elbow by a pitch from Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Colin Holderman in the sixth inning on Tuesday night and left the game.
Acuña has been one of the best players in the majors this season, and the Braves brought MLB’s best record into the game.