Freeman: 'Gutless' for Urena to go after Acuna
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In the aftermath of Miami Marlins starter Jose Urena plunking Atlanta Braves phenom Ronald Acuna Jr. with his first pitch Wednesday night, Freddie Freeman, the longest-serving member of the Braves, came to the defense of his teammate.
Acuna was scorching hot entering Wednesday's contest, hammering eight home runs in as many games, including three leadoff dingers to start each of the three previous contests versus the Marlins.
Urena was tossed for his actions, while Acuna was pulled from the game to undergo X-rays, which came back negative.
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