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D-backs’ Kevin Ginkel walks back, stares down Ronald Acuna Jr. in learning moment

Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Kevin Ginkel picked up his second save of the season Wednesday against the Atlanta Braves, but the outing didn’t go off without a hitch.

Ginkel had two outs and a runner on third in a 5-2 game after allowing a leadoff double to Ronald Acuna Jr., who advanced on a fly ball by Ozzie Albies.

Acuna was not retreating to third base between pitches with 3B Evan Longoria playing off the bag. The run didn’t matter in the bigger picture, but Ginkel turned his attention to Acuna.

Ginkel halted the game to walk the All-Star back to third, staring at him the entire way and motioning with his glove for Acuna to get back to third.