WATCH: Atlanta Braves Fans Boo Marcell Ozuna During Return After DUI Arrest

Atlanta Braves fans booed Marcell Ozuna Sunday, his first at-bat after he was arrested on Friday for drunk driving.

The boos got even worse after he hit the sack.

WATCH:

Audible boos for Marcell Ozuna ahead of his 1st AB for the #Braves since getting arrested for a DUI

The boos got louder after he struck out pic.twitter.com/GAesQq2y2m

— Reggie Chatman Jr. (@ReggieChatman) August 21, 2022

A Norcross, Georgia, police report said that Ozuna was clocked doing 90 MPH in a 35 zone just after 12: 30 a.m. on Friday morning, according to Outkick.

The officer reported that Ozuna smelled strongly of alcohol after he was stopped for speeding. He also stated that he noticed that Ozuna had “red/watery eyes .”

” I asked Mr. Ozuna where he was at the moment in Norcross and he said he was going to Norcross after-hours club.

It was reported that Ozuna attempted to convince the officer to release him by telling him that he was part of the Atlanta Braves.

The player made a brief statement regarding the arrest, and apologized to his family and the team for their disappointment.

Marcell Ozuna just went to his locker, and stated that he was disappointed. His family and team were disappointed. After that, he walked off. It lasted less than 20 seconds .

After his statement, we were not permitted to ask any questions. #ForTheA #mlb pic.twitter.com/S3wA2PjaVf

— Alison Mastrangelo (@AlisonWSB) August 19, 2022

The Braves released a statement saying they take these matters seriously and are clearly disappointed in the situation .”

This is not the first legal problem the outfielder faced in recent months. About 15 months ago, he was arrested and charged with assault and battery for allegedly attacking his wife.

MLB handed Ozuna a 20-game suspension for that offense.

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