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Braves star Ronald Acuna leaves game vs. Phillies early after hit by pitch in hand

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronal Acuna left their matchup with the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night after he was hit in the hand by a pitch.

Acuna, in the seventh inning at Truist Park, was hit by Phillies reliever Sam Coonrod’s nearly 98-mph pitch — the second straight pitch that had come inside.

Instantly, Acuna threw down his helmet and was clearly in pain.

Painful in so many ways. Awaiting word on Acuna pic.twitter.com/9bn2yh9X9o

Acuna left the game and did not return. X-rays on his hand came back negative, the team announced.