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Acuña Jr. Smashes Records in Braves' Dominant Win
3 Sep
Summary
- Ronald Acuña Jr. is the fastest player to achieve 200 home runs and 200 stolen bases.
- The Braves defeated the Nationals 9-0 after a rain delay.
- Sean Murphy hit a crucial three-run homer to break the scoreless tie.
Ronald Acuña Jr. etched his name in baseball history on Wednesday, becoming the fastest player ever to record 200 home runs and 200 stolen bases. He achieved this remarkable feat in 904 games, surpassing Alfonso Soriano's previous record. The Atlanta Braves secured a dominant 9-0 win against the Washington Nationals in a game marked by a lengthy rain delay.
Sean Murphy provided the game's decisive blow with a three-run homer in the sixth inning, breaking a scoreless tie after a 1-hour, 25-minute interruption due to rain. Acuña Jr. later extended the Braves' lead with his 14th home run of the season in the seventh inning. The Braves' pitching staff delivered a stellar performance, holding the Nationals hitless until the sixth inning.
