You never want to see a player injured in any sport, but it’s even more painful to see a player of Ronald Acuña Jr.’s caliber take a hard fall and not get back up.
On Saturday, during the Atlanta Braves game against the Miami Marlins, Acuña suffered a leg injury in the bottom of the fifth inning while attempting to make a catch in the outfield. Acuña left his feet on the warning track in his attempt to make the grab and landed awkwardly on his right leg before going crashing into the outfield wall.
Acuña remained down in the outfield as Jazz Chisholm Jr. rounded the bases for an inside-the-park home run. Here’s how the play went down.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. with an inside-the-park homer — first for #Marlins May 29, 2018, in San Diego by JT Riddle.
Ronald Acuña Jr. is still down in right field. pic.twitter.com/9XqYGoAXnT
— Christina De Nicola (@CDeNicola13) July 10, 2021
Ronald Acuña Jr. exits the game after injuring his knee going for an outfield catch. #ForTheA pic.twitter.com/9HNIKaK11t
— Bally Sports: Braves (@BravesOnBally) July 10, 2021
Though Acuña took a few steps on his own after getting up, he eventually was in too much pain and had to be carted off the field, clearly emotional about the injury he suffered. Acuña then made his way into a wheelchair as he was escorted to the medical area in the Miami ballpark.
Ronald Acuña Jr. has to be carted off the field after suffering an injury to his right knee or leg. pic.twitter.com/mXrjIBAs6V
— Bally Sports: Braves (@BravesOnBally) July 10, 2021
MLB fans instantly showcased an outpouring of support for Acuña as news of the injury made its way around social media.
