During a 3-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants, Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies hit a foul ball into the dugout. The ball struck manager Brian Snitker in the groin, but despite the impact, Snitker seemed fine and even grinned after the incident. The Braves broadcasters joked about the moment 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. Despite the unusual foul ball incident, the team remained focused on their goal of making a postseason run. The Braves had 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 their 47-37 record.
The win put the Braves in a good position in the NL wild-card race and nine games back from first-place Philadelphia Phillies in NL East. Despite this setback, they remain determined to make it to postseason playoffs.
