‘I’m Ozuna From the Braves’- Hours After Winning the Series Over NY Mets, the Atlanta Braves Outfielder Marcell Ozuna Arrested on DUI Charge
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Atlanta Braves outfielder, Marcell Ozuna, is going through a rough phase in his professional career. His current form was the biggest concern for the Braves manager, Brian Snitker. But the recent incident has raised more questions about his place on the Braves active roster.
Notably, earlier on Friday, a Norcross Police officer arrested Ozuna on the charges of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI). When talking about his current form, the Braves outfielder did not make it to the Braves lineup for the fifth straight game. And now, this arrest will only make his case worse.
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When the cop arrested Ozuna, they recorded a visual of the same. And one can see that Ozuna is continuously saying he is from the Braves. “I’m Ozuna from the Braves,” Ozuna said to the cop. He even provided his MLB identity card to prove that he was a baseball player.
Cops released Marcell Ozuna after the Braves outfielder paid the fine
Per ESPN, Marcell Ozuna said that he felt sorry for what he did. Ozuna did not comment much on the incident, but the Braves outfielder said he has disappointed his family. “I disappointed my team,” Ozuna said, “I disappointed my family. I don’t have anything to say more. It’s a legal matter.”
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Notably, the Norcross Police officer had booked him under a DUI charge and driving into the wrong lane. However, the Braves outfielder got released after paying the $1,830 bond for the same.
WATCH: When a Norcross Police officer pulled Marcell Ozuna over, he told him, "I'm Ozuna from the Braves" and handed him his MLB ID in addition to his driver's license. I'll have more on @FOX5Atlanta at 4:00. pic.twitter.com/ippnc9BFek
— Claire Simms (@Claire_FOX5) August 19, 2022
Reacting to this incident, the Brave also released a statement that said they are disappointed by the situation.
“The Atlanta Braves are aware of Marcell Ozuna’s arrest this morning and are still gathering all the facts pertaining to the incident,” the statement said. “Our organization takes these matters very seriously and are obviously disappointed by the situation. As this is a legal matter, we will have no further comment until the process is complete.”
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The Braves humbled the high-flying Mets
New York Mets have been one of the finest and most balanced sides in the entire MLB this season. Currently, the Buck Showalter-led team is in excellent form. When the Braves were about to play a four-game series, their biggest challenge was to beat the high-flying Mets.
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And they did it in style. The Brian Snitker-led team dominated the Mets in the entire series and clinched the series by 3-1 after winning the last game.
Do you think the Braves can continue this form and defend their World Series title?
Edited by:
Vibhanshu Kumar