Atlanta Braves All-Star Ronald Acua Jr. left Mondays game against the Nationals after Washington starter Jake Irvin hit him on the left hand with a fastball.The hit-by-pitch was the second of the night for Acua on an offering from Irvin. The pitch that knocked Acua out of the game took place in the top of the sixth inning as Washington held a 3-2 lead.Irvin hit Acua with a 91 mph fastball on an 0-1 count. Acua immediately recoiled in pain, then shot a glare at Irvin as the Washington home crowd booed the proceedings. #Braves' Ronald Acua Jr. has been replaced by Eli White in right field.pic.twitter.com/1k48ee69o9 Aaron Schmidt (@AaronTSchmidt) April 21, 2026Acua was able to take first base and eventually came around to score as Atlanta posted five runs in the inning to take a 7-3 lead. But he didnt return to his place in right field. Eli White replaced him on defense in the bottom of the sixth.The Braves announced that initial X-Rays were negative, and that Acua was considered day-to-day with his injury. The team didnt initially provide further details on his condition.This story will be updated.