Acuña Jr. Shines in Family Duel and Leads the Braves to Victory
In a meeting full of emotion and drama, Ronald Acuña Jr. became the key figure in the victory of the Atlanta Braves over the New York Mets with a score of 5-4. The game, which marked the first Major League Baseball matchup between Ronald and his younger brother, Luisangel Acuña, was loaded with memorable moments. Acuña Jr.’s defensive play in the ninth inning was crucial. The outfielder made a spectacular catch jumping against the right field wall, denying Pete Alonso an extra-base hit. The action didn’t end there; Acuña Jr. quickly threw to first base to surprise Juan Soto, who had strayed from the base, completing a stunning double play.“It was a special moment, not only for the play, but for sharing the field with my brother for the first time at this level,” commented Acuña after the match.
Ronald Acuña Jr.
Previously, in the eighth inning, Marcell Ozuna drove in two runs with a double, tying the score and giving the Braves new life, who had been down 4-1. The comeback was completed in the tenth inning with a sacrifice fly by Austin Riley, securing the victory for Atlanta.
Atlanta’s opener, Spencer Schwellenbach, pitched seven innings, allowing four earned runs, including two solo home runs by Soto and Tyrone Taylor. Despite a defensive error by Acuña that contributed to two runs, his brilliant defensive play in the ninth inning compensated for the error. This triumph represents the fifth in the last seven games for Atlanta, which seeks to regain its best form after a difficult start to June. With this victory, the Braves begin a series of games against the Mets and Phillies that could be crucial for their aspirations this season. Luisangel Acuña, who played in the Mets’ lineup, expressed his pride: “It was incredible to see my brother make that play, even though it was against us. It’s something we’ll never forget.”
