Tension in the Duel: Acuña Jr. Gets Hit by a Pitch and the Dugout Empties
The game between the Atlanta Braves and the Miami Marlins on Wednesday was marked by tension after Ronald Acuña Jr., the Braves’ star outfielder, was hit by a pitch. This incident led to the benches clearing and the ejection of manager Brian Snitker at loanDepot park. In the third inning, a 93.3 mph sinker from pitcher Ryan Gusto hit Acuña Jr.’s left arm protector, just after Matt Olson hit a two-run home run. The contact generated the immediate reaction of the Venezuelan, who advanced towards the mound before being restrained. The publication of @Enrique_Rojas1 shows the moment.Our daily bread of each game between Marlins and Braves: A hit by pitch to Ronald Acuña Jr.
Although there were no physical confrontations, the benches and bullpens emptied after the incident. The umpires issued a warning to both teams, which generated the fury of Snitker, who was ejected. This was the 22nd ejection of his career and the second of the season.
Acuña, who has been hit by Marlins pitches nine times, the most against any team, avoided speculating on Gusto’s intent. The pitcher argued that the pitch veered inward, denying ill intent. The game ended with a resounding victory for the Braves by 12-1. This result keeps the Atlanta team in a good offensive moment, after the return of Acuña Jr., a key player in their postseason aspirations.You just don’t go running in after a home run like that, because if you miss and hit the batter, things like this happen.
Brian Snitker
