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Acuña listed day-to-day after left shin contusion

By Drooid · Sep 23, 2026, 2:45 PM UTC · How we work

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Acuña Exits Injured

Ronald Acuña Jr. exited Tuesday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds with a left shin contusion after fouling a ball.
Team doctors reported negative X-ray and CT scan results and listed Acuña as day-to-day.
He walked off the field unaided, limping to the dugout without a trainer.
Acuña’s absence could jeopardize Atlanta’s push for a first-round bye as the Braves trail the Dodgers by four games.

Summary

Williamson Earns Win

Brandon Williamson threw six innings, allowing three hits and no walks, earning the win.
The Braves were shut out 4-0 despite the Reds’ strong pitching.
Eugenio Suárez hit his 350th career home run in the victory.
Elly De La Cruz added a homer and a stolen base, moving toward a 30-30 season.
Chris Sale made his final start for Atlanta, holding a 14-9 record and a 2.18 ERA.

History

Historical Context

The Braves’ 1995 World Series win followed a mid-season rally that lifted the club to a 90-54 record and secured the NL pennant, sparking a stretch of 14 straight division titles from 1991 to 2005. Today, injuries to Ronald Acuña Jr. and Chris Sale revive memories of 1995’s setbacks as Atlanta battles to remain in the playoff hunt.

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Acuña Exits Injured

Ronald Acuña Jr. exited Tuesday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds with a left shin contusion after fouling a ball.
Team doctors reported negative X-ray and CT scan results and listed Acuña as day-to-day.
He walked off the field unaided, limping to the dugout without a trainer.
Acuña’s absence could jeopardize Atlanta’s push for a first-round bye as the Braves trail the Dodgers by four games.

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