Atlanta Braves News: Ronald Acuna Jr. Day to Day, Bats Deliver another Road Win, more
Braves get the win and avoid a scare on Monday.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 18: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves waves to Phillies fans after the final out for the 3-1 win against the Philadelphia Phillies during the ninth inning at Citizens Bank Park on April 18, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Heather Barry/Getty Images) | Getty Images Monday was another fun day for the Braves offense as they won their sixth straight game in a 9-4 victory over the Nationals.
Drake Baldwin and Matt Olson had big games, while the offense as a whole once again delivered. However, the story of the game was a stretch of concern after Ronald Acuna Jr. left the game after being hit by a pitch two different times.
Fortunately, x-rays were negative and he is day-to-day. Despite the brief scare, it was another highly successful night for the Braves. Braves News The week ahead provides plenty of opportunity for the Braves to increase their lead in the NL East.
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