Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr. hit by pitches twice vs. Nationals and leaves game

By: The Associated Press Posted: 8:01 PM CDT Monday, Apr. 20, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — 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 Monday night.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — 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 Monday night.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — 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 Monday night.

The Braves were trailing 2-0 when Irvin hit Acuña with a 92 mph fastball leading off the fourth. They were down 3-2 with no outs in the sixth when Irvin hit him with a 91 mph fastball.

The second pitch appeared to hit Acuña in the left hand, and he yelled in pain. The Braves said X-rays were negative and Acuña was day to day.