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Ronald Acuna leaves game early with hamstring tightness

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna dives safely back to first base as Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins catches a pick-off throw during the first inning Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, in Philadelphia.
Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna dives safely back to first base as Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins catches a pick-off throw during the first inning Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, in Philadelphia.
Gabriel Burns
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There was one negative of the Braves’ 10-run second inning Sunday night in Philadelphia.

Outfielder Ronald Acuna left the game as a precaution with right hamstring tightness. Ender Inciarte replaced him in center field to start the bottom of the second. The Braves went on to win the offensive marathon, 12-10.

Acuna suffered the injury while in the outfield, manager Brian Snitker said after the game. He drew a five-pitch walk and scored in the second inning, when the Braves exploded for 10 runs.

“We’ll see tomorrow,” Snitker said. “We have to get on a plane (to Boston) now. We’ll see how he feels when he gets to the ballpark tomorrow.”