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The Braves have officially ruled Acuna out of their game against the Nationals after he was hit twice by a pitch.
Ronald Acuña Jr. left the Atlanta Braves’ game against Washington in the sixth inning after Nationals starter Jake Irvin hit him with a pitch for a second time.
Acuña's career has been repeatedly derailed by injury. He was hit twice Monday night by Nationals starter Jake Irvin.
Braves: Grant Holmes (1-1, 3.32 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 17 strikeouts); Phillies: Andrew Painter (1-0, 3.77 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 16 strikeouts) LINE: Phillies -120, Braves +101; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Phillies host the Atlanta Braves looking to end a four-game home skid.
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