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Ronald Acuña Jr.'s running catch, 08/26/2022
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The Braves hit 5 homers in 1st 10 at-bats! (Ronald Acuña Jr. goes
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TAKEAWAYS: Atlanta takes the series versus Cincinnati thanks to a
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Washington Nationals drop series opener to Atlanta Braves 5-3
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Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. stands in the dugout during a
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Braves sweep Mets, take 2-game lead in East with 3 remaining
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The Nike batting gloves of Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta
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Photos: Braves' Ronald Acuna has two hits in Gwinnett
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