CLEVELAND– No One has actually had a very first half of the season like Ronald Acuna Jr
Atlanta’s four-time All-Star outfielder made history Monday night by ending up being the very first gamer to reach 20 crowning achievement, 40 taken bases and 50 RBIs prior to the All-Star break.
” Unique gamer,” Braves supervisor Brian Snitker stated after Atlanta extended its winning streak to 9 straight and moved 30 video games over.500 by beating the Cleveland Guardians 4-2
The 25-year-old Acuna is likewise simply the 3rd gamer to strike 20 homers and take 40 bases in the very first 84 video games, signing up with Rickey Henderson (1990) and Eric Davis (1986 ).
Prior to the video game, Acuna was called NL Gamer of the Month for June, the 2nd time he has actually won the award this season.
In the 3rd inning, Acuna extended his striking streak to 14 video games prior to swiping his 40th base, the most he has actually had in a season. He took 37 in 2019.
Acuna appeared to hurt his ideal shoulder while making a headfirst slide. He remained on the ground for a couple of minutes prior to being assisted to his feet and inspected by a Braves fitness instructor. Acuna remained in the video game and scored minutes later a single.
Snitker stated Acuna was “stung a bit” however felt fine.
There does not appear to be anything the quick Acuna can’t do.
” You head out and get a beverage or go to the restroom you may miss out on something you have actually never ever seen prior to,” Snitker stated. “I’m simply delighted to have him on our group and have the ability to enjoy him every day.”