Benches clear after Ronald Acuna Jr. is hit by a pitch from Jose Urena

Ronald Acuna Jr. and Jose Urena exchange words after a hit by a pitch, causing both benches to clear in Atlanta before Urena is ejected

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[TheFinnFTW]

As a Phillies fan who knows how much of an impact Acuna is to helping the Braves secure the NL East, this was beyond dirty and no doubt intentional

[kennyd]

Urena actually located a fastball ...wow

[georgewang]

He’s the worst pitcher in the Marlins lineup and now he’s the most hated player in the league. Nice job Ureña 👍

[agamer]

If that wasn’t intentional then I don’t know what is

[a.schway]

Who's here after the Braves won 29-9 two years later? They didn't forget this moment.

[crispy]

SNITKER WAS ABOUT TO WHOOP SOMEONE'S ASS! I love it!

[jasonmatteson]

Great sportsmanship by the rookie Acuna. Class act 20 year old future star

[benallen]

First time Ureña hit his target all season

[Nicki]

This kid is playing the game the right way, and to see this makes my stomach turn. that was uncalled for and I don't blame the Braves for being upset, for the Braves and their fans I am glad that he is fine and back out on the field, and also I am glad the MLB took the correct action to make sure the message was sent that this was totally uncalled for.

[wittybanter]

He doesn't deserve to throw another pitch this season. Absolutely disgraceful!

[S.Roth]

Coming from a Brewers fan, this was absolutely dirty. The broadcaster nailed it, it’s the Bryce Harper thing all over again.

[Magicforever]

Those announcers were 100% spot on. They had to toss Urena, because if I'm the Braves manager and I see him come out there in the 3rd, I'm telling my pitcher to drill him right in the spine. Absolutely bush league stuff and one of the few instances where I wholeheartedly agree with retaliation. If I'm the Braves, no matter where Urena ends up, even if he's not even a Marlin anymore by the next time they see him, drill him.

[worldforex]

It was awesome how team mates pull together. The emotion of the game.

[christopherjames]

5 years later.. Snit, Wash and Young still looking after these young men. Love this coaching staff!

[natalieries]

Im 13 and a HUGE braves fan. Watching this game with my dad, and seeing this happen made us livid! They only suspended him for 3 games which is only 1 for him! Thank God acunas ok

[IsmokeHiphopLive]

THIS IS WHY I LOVE BASEBALL MORE THAN ANOTHER SPORT....you can feel the emotions of the teammates, coaches and broadcasters everybody willing to stick up for their comrade Word to describe what im

[dalegreene]

They just salty cuz they are in last place

[jontolar]

Aside from his 3-12 record this season, Urena is actually pretty good.

That statement is as trash as he is.

[jamesbentonticer]

Dont throw him out of the game. Lets see what happens when he takes his first ab.

[RedCard]

You can hear the fans yelling "THROW HIM OUT!!"