MLB Twitter sends well wishes to Ronald Acuña after devastating injury
By Scott Rogust
MLB Twitter sent their well wishes to Atlanta Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuña after he suffered a right leg injury during Saturday’s game against the Miami Marlins.
Ronald Acuña was set to represent the Atlanta Braves in the MLB All-Star Game this Tuesday, but that does not appear to be in the cards after he suffered a devastating right leg injury during Saturday’s game against the Miami Marlins. Acuña leaped through the air to try and catch a fly ball in right field, but he landed awkwardly on his right leg and immediately grabbed at his right knee. After attempting to walk off the field under his own power, Acuña had to be carted off to the dugout due to the pain.
It is never a good thing to see one of the league’s bright stars go down with an injury. Plenty of Twitter users sent their well wishes to Acuña, hoping that his ailment is not serious.
Atlanta Braves: MLB Twitter reacts to Ronald Acuña right leg injury
NOT GOOD: Ronald Acuña Jr. tried to walk off the field in his own power but had to sit down and wait for a medical cart. Such an incredible young player and so tough to watch. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/UKb4qHrgiP
— Paul Byrd (@PaulByrd36) July 10, 2021
I feel awful. Ronald Acuña Jr. has walked off or bounced back quickly from several injury scares in his brief career. Sincerely hope this is another of those. pic.twitter.com/2SqqZxwc7l
— Grant McAuley (@grantmcauley) July 10, 2021
Wishing for the best on Ronald Acuña Jr.'s apparent knee or possibly ACL (I really hope it's not this) injury. That's incredibly tough to see him sobbing in the OF grass after trying and failing to walk it off.
— Ruey Yen (@YRueyYen) July 10, 2021
Words can’t express that Ronald Acuna injury. Just hoping the best for him but this feels like a horrible day.
— Brad Senkiw (@BradSenkiw) July 10, 2021
Hope Ronald Acuna's leg injury isn't as bad as it looked! He makes the game fun!!!
— JasonSmithberg (@dodgerjason) July 10, 2021
Baseball is better with players like Ronald Acuña. Hate to see a leg/knee injury and the cart have to come out
— Throwback Bruz (@Paulie_Bruz) July 10, 2021
No.
— The Good Phight (@TheGoodPhight) July 10, 2021
No no no no no no.
Ronald Acuña has to be alright. Baseball is better with him in it. https://t.co/O0C42jyFVj
sending my love to ronald acuña jr. hoping with all my heart for a speedy recovery <3
— kc hearts austin riley (@eyeblackriley) July 10, 2021
Im a Phillies fan but Pray for Ronald Acuna.
— Whereyahidin (@where_ya_hidin) July 10, 2021
The injury certainly did not look good upon seeing how Acuña landed on his right leg. That, and seeing the star outfielder in tears as he waited for the cart to take him back to the dugout. For now, all Braves fans can do now is just wait for an official announcement on Acuña’s diagnosis and hope that he is not ruled out long-term.
Through 82 games this season, Acuña is slashing .283/.394/.596 while recording 24 home runs, 52 RBI, 72 runs scored and 84 hits. On July 1, Acuña was named a starting outfielder for the National League team for the 2021 All-Star Game.
We will continue to update you on Acuña’s status once details become available.
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