Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. left Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds after fouling a ball off his left leg. X-rays were negative, and he is day-to-day with a contusion. The injury comes as the Braves prepare for the postseason, having clinched the NL East. Acuna has been a key hitter down the stretch, with seven home runs in his last 18 games. His status for the playoffs is uncertain.
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