Ronald Acuña Jr. left the Atlanta Braves’ 8-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first inning with left knee soreness, and Chris Sale improved to 8-1 by allowing four hits over seven innings. Acuña, the reigning NL MVP, led off with a double pff Martín Pérez. With Marcell Ozuna at the plate, Acuña started toward third on a stolen base attempt and his left knee gave way. Acuña remained down for several minutes while being treated, pointing at his left leg before walking off under his own power. Jarred Kelenic went 3 for 4 in place of Acuña.