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Ronald Acuña Jr. continues hot streak, hits bizarre HR

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Ronald Acuña Jr. returns, continues hot streak, hits home run bizarre HR

After a left‑hamstring strain in early May that required an MRI, Acuña was cleared to practice series of hamstring and briefly returned before a thumb injury on injuries that sidelined him from late May 22. He posted through early June, Acuña returned in July, posting a historic 4‑4‑4 line (four homers, four steals, four walks) at the end of May, then suffered and a second hamstring strain grand slam in early June, landing on the 10‑day injured list. Manager Walt Weiss warned of a long recovery, and the Braves began a minor‑league rehab assignment game. He was activated in the Florida Complex League on July 13. Acuña’s third minor‑league game produced a grand slam on July 16, and by late July 22 the club expected to activate him for the Baltimore series, noting the team’s stark contrast in win‑loss record with and without him. During the May‑June stretch, Acuña’s injury history entered the Braves’ offseason calculus, with analysts and front‑office officials debating quickly resumed his contract extension amid concerns over recurring injuries. Acuña’s return was confirmed in early August, when he hit role as a key offensive catalyst, delivering his 10th home run of the season in early August against Miami. On August 7, Acuña powered the Miami Braves to an 11‑3 victory over the Marlins, hitting two homers. The first was a two‑run blast bizarre three‑run shot that resulted from deflected off center fielder Esteury Ruiz and left fielder Heriberto Hernández after they collided near the wall, allowing the ball to clear the fence. He added a collision between Marlins outfielders. solo homer later, raising his season total to ten and moving him within three of the 200‑career‑homer club for Venezuelan players. The home run helped Atlanta extend its winning win extended Atlanta’s streak to eight straight games and underscored completed a three‑game sweep of Miami, despite a rain delay that paused play for over an hour. Acuña’s continued production underscores his impact on importance to the Braves’ stretch‑run push.

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