Ronald Acuña Jr. leaves Tuesday's game early after fouling ball off his left leg

Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. was forced to leave Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds early after fouling a pitch off the inside of his left leg in the bottom of the third inning. The injury raises concerns about his availability for the Braves' first playoff series scheduled for the following week. The incident was reported on September 23, 2026.