Fraternal Duel: The Acuña Brothers Make History in Major League Baseball
Truist Park witnessed a historic moment in Major League Baseball. For the first time, Venezuelan brothers Ronald Acuña Jr. and Luisangel Acuña faced each other on the field as rivals, in a match between the Atlanta Braves and the New York Mets.This highly anticipated family showdown generated great excitement among fans, bringing together two talents of shared blood and bat on the field. Ronald, current National League Most Valuable Player, and Luisangel, who debuted in the Majors in 2024, starred in a unique chapter in MLB history.
First Major League matchup between the Acuña brothers… Ronald and Luisangel 🇻🇪❤️
With different career stages, the clash highlighted both Ronald’s consolidation as a baseball superstar and the steady rise of Luisangel, who has earned a starting position at second base for the Mets. In the 2025 season so far, Ronald boasts an impressive batting average of .392, with 7 home runs and 13 RBIs in just 22 games, after rejoining the team on May 23rd. For his part, Luisangel is batting .248, with 6 RBIs, 11 stolen bases and 35 hits, establishing himself as a young and fast piece of the New York team. This matchup symbolized much more than a game. It was a tribute to family effort, Venezuelan talent, and the shared dreams between brothers who are making history in the Major Leagues today.
