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Ronald Acuña Jr. Criticizes Braves Manager Over Handling of Baserunning Errors

Acuña's since-deleted post highlights perceived double standard in Snitker's response to Jarred Kelenic's miscue versus his own 2019 benching.

Chris Sale #51, Jarred Kelenic #24, Michael Harris II #23 and Ronald Acuña Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves walk off the field in the sixth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Truist Park on May 8, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Overview

  • Jarred Kelenic failed to hustle on a long fly ball during Saturday's game, resulting in an out at second base after a replay review.
  • Manager Brian Snitker dismissed questions about disciplining Kelenic, saying, 'Was I supposed to?' and later claimed he had not seen the play until the next morning.
  • Ronald Acuña Jr. publicly criticized Snitker in a social media post, suggesting he would have been benched for a similar mistake, referencing his 2019 removal for not hustling.
  • Acuña deleted the post within an hour, and Snitker stated he had not spoken to Acuña about the criticism.
  • Kelenic personally apologized to Snitker for the incident, while tensions over consistent discipline and team culture linger in the Braves' clubhouse.