During a 3-1 win over the San Francisco Giants, Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies hit a foul ball into the dugout, where it struck his manager Brian Snitker in the groin. Despite the impact, Snitker seemed to be okay and even smiled after the incident. The Braves broadcasters had some fun with the moment, joking about it during the game.
After the game, Snitker playfully responded to questions about his well-being, saying “next question” and telling Albies that he took his best shot. The Braves went on to have a strong game, with pitcher Chris Sale delivering six solid innings and the bullpen earning one-run ball over three innings. Adam Duvall and Austin Riley provided the runs Atlanta needed with one RBI each, contributing to the team’s 47-37 record.
The win puts the Braves in a good position in the NL wild-card race and nine games back from the first-place Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East. Despite the unusual foul ball incident, the team remains focused on their goal of making a postseason run.
