Ronald Acuña Jr., a player for the Braves, was picked off first base multiple times in recent games, leading to surprise and criticism. His coach, Snitker, acknowledged the issue and plans to address it. Acuña admitted to being too aggressive and caught off guard.
Acuña picked off for 3rd time in 2 games: 'No excuse for it.' 🗣️ https://t.co/ZCZVvgyDhv https://t.co/B8b2xYCeph
Acuña was the first #Braves player picked off in consecutive games since Quilvio Veras in games June 7-8, 2001, at Montreal and New York (Mets). And the first major leaguer to be picked off three times in two games since Scott Podsednik of the White Sox in 2005.
Acuña picked off for 3rd time in 2 games: 'No excuse for it' https://t.co/LudRkvfdRi
Acuña on getting picked off again: “There’s no excuse for it. I was maybe trying to be a little too aggressive.” Said he was definitely “caught by surprise.”
“We’ve got to be more aware. We’ll address this,” Snitker said of Acuña (and Albies) getting picked off.
Acuña's reaction when he didn't get picked off 🤣 https://t.co/J780lWWMdJ
Crowd cheers twice after Ronald Acuña Jr. was not picked off at first.
Acuña with the casual catch at the wall, nbd (via @Braves) https://t.co/xEYNfjrETq
The call was reversed and Acuña was called out… That is his THIRD time being picked off in the last two games… 😳 https://t.co/HoQrsZufg8
Ronald Acuña Jr has been picked off at 1st base 3 times in the last 2 games Wasn’t expecting that https://t.co/JZCoxhpPXw
The safe call was reversed and Ronald Acuña Jr. has been picked off three times in the last two games https://t.co/UVcxpZPsa0
Acuña is staying the game. He didn't get benched.
Acuña was picked off both times he reached base Sunday at New York, after a single and a walk, and was picked off after leading off tonight's game with a walk.
Does Ronald Acuña Jr. have a fetish for getting picked off
Acuña has now been picked off first each of the past three times he has reached safely. Inexcusable.
Acuña just got picked off *again* at first base, the third time it's happened in 10 innings over the past two days.
Ronald Acuña Jr. was just picked off for the third time in two games.
Ronald Acuña Jr. has been picked off at first base TWICE by the Mets tonight https://t.co/rnMh6ER98M
Ronald Acuña Jr. just got picked off first base for the second time tonight.
ACUNA JR. GETS PICKED OFF 😳 📺 ESPN https://t.co/XxxOiAKdLv