Acuña's Pair of Big Games for Braves Showing Promise of Surge

Ronald Acuña Jr.’s hot streak continues with fifth homer in 4 games

Ronald Acuña Jr. hit his fifth HR in four games Sunday, a 438-foot first-pitch blast at 112 mph exit velocity off Reds starter Nick Lodolo. After just 2 HR in 42 pre-IL games, his burst of 5 HR, 8 RBI and 4 SB since returning makes the first-to-40-wins Braves a genuine postseason contender.