Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. exits vs. Marlins as precaution due to thumb pain

MIAMI — Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. was removed in the sixth inning of Thursday's game against the Miami Marlins as a precaution because of pain in his left thumb, the team said. Acuña appeared to have his thumb examined during the fifth before exiting with the Braves up 6-2. Eli White replaced him at right field. It was Acuña's third game back after a being sidelined with a left hamstring strain since May 2. He had two hits on Thursday, including an RBI single that put the Braves ahead 5-2 in the fifth. Acuña left in the second inning...