Ronald Acua Jr. didnt agree with how the Braves Chris Archer Jersey handled Jarred Kelenics lazine s during their game Saturday and the face of the franchise made sure to voice his displeasure. One day after Kelenic jogged around first base and was thrown out at second after hitting a ball to the wall, Acua, out to begin the season while recovering from a torn ACL, wrote in a since-deleted post on X, If it were me, they would take me out of the game. The superstar outfielder was responding to a post that featured manager Brian Snitkers explanation for not benching Kelenic after the baserunning gaffe, even though Acua was benched by Snitker for a similar mishap back in 2019 when a ball off the wall only turned into a single because he admired the hit before running. Kelenic deserves to be out. Youre not a HR hitter. Run. Jogged all the way to first. Or just stay at first and dont be out by a mile. Dont do this kids (@JeffMoyer41) Ronald Acuna called out the Braves in a since-deleted X post. X Jarred Kelenic gets tagged out while attempting to slide into second base during the Braves game April 19. AP He didnt run, Snitker said in 2019. Youve got to run. Its not going to be acceptable here. As a teammate youre responsible for 24 other guys. That name on the front is a lot more important than the name on the back of that jersey. You cant do that. Were trying to accomplish something and do something special here and personal things have got to be put on the backburner. You just cant let your team down like that. Kelenic, a former top Mets prospect sent to Seattle in the deal for Edwin Diaz and Robinson Cano, was hitting just .163 entering Saturday and likely in danger of losing his roster spot at some point soon given the results. Explore More Ronald Acua Jr. is pictured in August 2024. AP Brian Snitker makes a pitching change during the Braves game against the Phillies on April 8. Imagn Images The hit wouldve helped his case a bit, but that only turned into a disaster. Acua, the National League MVP award in 2023, hasnt played a game since May 2024. It marked just the latest debacle in a brutal start to 2025 for the Braves, who were last in the NL East entering Sundays games despite a star-filled roster even without Acua. Jarred Kelenic runs toward second base during the Braves game April 19. AP The opened the year with seven consecutive lo ses to the Padres and Dodgers, and they hadnt won consecutive games until taking the first two of their weekend series with the Twins. Atlanta led 3-0 in the second inning as it looked to complete the sweep Sunday, and Kelenic, back in the lineup and batting ninth, singled in his first at-bat. Terry Steinbach Jersey