Game Early

• Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. left the game early on May 3 due to left hamstring tightness, raising concerns for the team's lineup. • The injury occurred during a key moment, forcing manager Brian Snitker to adjust defensively and offensively mid-game. • Acuña's absence could impact Atlanta's strong start, as he's central to their offensive output with a .320 average this season.

• Veteran MLB umpire C.B. Bucknor, 63, left Wednesday's game early after a foul tip struck his facemask while umpiring behind the plate. • The incident came one day after Bucknor's viral erroneous call on Tuesday, ruling Jake Bauers did not touch first base despite his cleat hitting the bag center. • Bucknor faced intense scrutiny in the ABS era, where plate umpires are under the biggest microscope amid increased video review.