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Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. has just made baseball history. The outfielder has joined a very exclusive list as he is just the fifth player in MLB history to have at least 40 home runs and 40 stolen bases.
Acuna Jr. joins Jose Canseco, Barry Bonds, Alex Rodriguez, and Alfonso Soriano as a member of the 40/40 club. That is a great list to be on, as each of these players has had a stellar career.
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Ronald Acuna Jr. blasted his 40th home run of the season on Friday in the first inning off Patrick Corbin. This puts him at 40 homers and 68 stolen bases. Given Aaron Judge's record-breaking season and what Acuna Jr. is doing, baseball fans have been treated to greatness.
Ronald Acuna Jr. and the Atlanta Braves look like true contenders
Ronald Acuna Jr. and the Atlanta Braves are true World Series contenders. Their roster is loaded with talent that complements Acuna Jr. as first baseman Matt Olson leads the league in home runs.
This team knows how to hit the ball from top to bottom. Every regular starter in the Braves lineup has double-digit home run numbers. Five of those players have 20 home runs or more.
On the pitching side, the Braves have a capable starting rotation. Spencer Strider is doing well in his second season with the club. Another young pitcher, Bryce Elder, has stepped up this season, putting together a 12-4 record on a 3.63 ERA.
For relievers, the Braves have guys that can shut the door. Raisel Iglesias and Kirby Yates are veterans at the backend who do not let the moment get too big for them.
The Braves are an exceptional team from offense to defense. In the postseason, they will be a problem for teams unfortunate enough to be stuck in their way.
