Reigning NL MVP Ronald Acuña Jr suffers second season-ending ACL injury

• Outfielder's season was also ended by knee injury in 2021
• Braves star hurt while trying to steal base on Sunday

Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr will miss the rest of the season after he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during Sunday's 8-1 victory at Pittsburgh.

The reigning NL MVP led off the game with a double to right-center field off Martin Perez. With Marcell Ozuna at the plate, Acuna started toward third on a stolen base attempt and his left knee gave way. Acuna remained down for several minutes while being treated, pointing at his left leg before walking off under his own power.