Atlanta, GA
Braves scratch Acuna (tight quad) from lineup
ATLANTA — Braves proper fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. was scratched from Atlanta’s lineup Wednesday due to proper quadriceps tightness.
The crew introduced about 90 minutes earlier than first pitch in opposition to the Philadelphia Phillies that Acuna would sit. He awoke feeling sore and examined out his leg by working on the sector earlier than deciding to skip the sport.
Acuna is hitting .292 with 2 homers, 8 RBIs and eight stolen bases in 65 at-bats since coming back from reconstructive proper knee surgical procedure April 28. The 2-time All-Star and 2018 Nationwide League Rookie of the 12 months missed 5 video games lately with proper groin tightness. He went 2-for-3 with three RBIs and scored the decisive run in Tuesday’s walk-off victory over the Phillies.
Atlanta has been cautious with Acuna, who tore his ACL final yr and wanted season-ending surgical procedure.
Travis Demeritte changed Acuna in proper and batted ninth. Ozzie Albies moved into Acuna’s leadoff spot within the batting order.