MLB Recap: Braves’ Acuna Plunked, Hurt in Testy Win

MLB Recap: Braves’ Acuna Plunked, Hurt in Testy Win
Atlanta Braves Ronald Acuna Jr. is hit by a 97 mph fastball on the first pitch of the game against the Miami Marlins during the first inning at SunTrust Park. Dale Zanine/USA Today Sports
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Red-hot rookie Ronald Acuna Jr. departed early due to injury after getting drilled by an opening pitch, but the Atlanta Braves still finished a four-game sweep over the visiting Miami Marlins with a 5-2 win Wednesday.

Acuna, who had led off the previous three games with home runs and had gone deep in five straight, was hit by a 97 mph fastball on the first pitch of the contest, setting off a benches-clearing incident that led to the ejection of Miami starter Jose Urena and Atlanta manager Brian Snitker.