During the Atlanta Braves match against the Colorado Rockies on Monday, a disruption occurred when two individuals entered the field at Denver’s Coors Field and approached Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr.

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr.

The incident unfolded in the middle of the seventh inning, as captured on video, with one of the spectators approaching Acuña in right field and embracing him. Security guards swiftly intervened, attempting to separate the spectator from the player. As the situation unfolded, a second fan rushed towards Acuña, resulting in contact that caused him to fall to the ground. Braves teammates rushed to assist, but Rockies’ security staff promptly removed both spectators from the field.

“I was a little scared at first but you know I think the fans were out there and asking for a picture” – Acuna Jr

Acuña, visibly relieved, remained in the game after the incident. He later expressed his perspective, stating, “I was a little scared at first but you know I think the fans were out there and asking for a picture. Security was able to get there and so I think everything’s okay, everyone’s okay.”

The Braves third baseman, Austin Riley, emphasized the importance of Acuña’s safety, saying, “Just glad he was safe… thankful for nothing that seriously happened.”

Austin Riley emphasized the importance of Acuña’s safety

Earlier in the game, Acuña achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first Major League Baseball player since 2017 to reach 60 stolen bases in a season. He concluded the match with an impressive performance, recording four hits in five at-bats, accumulating five RBIs, four runs, and hitting his 29th home run of the season.

The Braves emerged victorious with a score of 14-4 against the Rockies, enhancing their record to an impressive 85-45 for the season, currently the best in Major League Baseball.