Acuña Jr. first blast of 2026 could not have come at a better time
Better late than never for the 2023 NL MVP.
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The Atlanta Braves have been competitive to start the 2026 season, with a 9-5 record and more importantly, the top-seed in the National League East. They have done this without their star player, who has yet to make a definitive impact thus far. But, on Friday, Ronald Acuña Jr.
made his entrance with a game-tying blast to keep the Braves in it. The best part is, it was his first moonshot of the year. Acuña Jr.
, who has not been the same player since winning the 2023 NL MVP due to injury, has played every game so far this season. But, with a . 222 batting average and a .