Ronald Acuña Jr., who shares the major league lead with 10 home runs, left the Atlanta Braves’ game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night after being hit by a pitch.
Acuña was hit on his left hand by a 98 mph fastball from Sam Coonrod in the seventh inning. The pitch hit Acuña’s little finger on the bottom of the bat.
The Braves said X-rays on the finger were negative. Acuña is day to day with a contusion.
Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr., left, is assisted by third base coach Ron Washington after being hit by a pitch thrown by Philadelphia Phillies' Sam Coonrod in the seventh inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP PhotoBen Margot)
Acuña fell back, holding his hand in obvious pain. He was immediately escorted off the field.
Acuña missed two games in April with an abdominal strain and is hitting .313.
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