Social media reaction as fans grab Acuna during Braves-Rockies game

Here’s a sampling of what was said on social media after the scary situation involving Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. Monday in Denver:

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"Ronnie is safe. He means so much to us, so I'm thankful nothing serious happened."@austinriley1308 on tonight's incident with Ronald Acuña Jr. pic.twitter.com/IhHYfbtsX1
— Bally Sports: Braves (@BravesOnBally) August 29, 2023

DOUBLE ACUNA HUG @StoolBaseball pic.twitter.com/LRpDYO35fZ
— Billy Grossman (@44billyg) August 29, 2023

A really weird situation in Denver…

Two fans ran on the field and grabbed Ronald Acuña Jr. in between innings.

They were detained by security and Acuña was okay and would remain in the game. pic.twitter.com/MO3mnDNOLp
— Just Baseball (@JustBB_Media) August 29, 2023

Absolute bonkers moment at Coors Field with a fan running onto the field to Ronald Acuña Jr.: pic.twitter.com/uMICAPfdi9
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) August 29, 2023

What the hell is going on in Denver? Why would you touch one of the players if you run on the field like an idiot? Christ. pic.twitter.com/YAyTvjdos1
— Jared Carrabis (@Jared_Carrabis) August 29, 2023

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