Braves’ Marcell Ozuna expresses disappointment following DUI arrest

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Atlanta Braves outfielder and designated hitter Marcell Ozuna was not in the lineup Friday night against the Houston Astros after being arrested and charged with driving under the influence early Friday morning. 

It was the fifth consecutive game Ozuna was not in the lineup for the Braves as the two-time All-Star has struggled at the plate this season. 

Marcell Ozuna, right, and William Contreras of the Atlanta Braves in the dugout during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Truist Park Aug. 19, 2022, in Atlanta.  (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Ozuna was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence and failure to maintain his lane of travel early Friday morning, according to CBS 46 News in Atlanta. 

Ozuna was booked into the Gwinnett County Jail and was released on bond, according to the report.

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In an arrest report obtained by the channel, Ozuna admitted to drinking "like three or four" beers and declined to take a breath test. 

Ozuna briefly spoke to reporters prior to Atlanta’s game against Houston without taking any questions.

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"I disappointed my team," he said. "I disappointed my family. I don’t have anything to say more. It’s a legal matter."

Marcell Ozuna, left, of the Atlanta Braves, reacts after striking out during the second inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park Aug. 13, 2022, in Miami, Fla.  (Bryan Cereijo/Getty Images)

It’s the second time in the past 15 months Ozuna has found himself in trouble with the law. Ozuna was arrested on charges of battery and aggravated assault by