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The Atlanta Braves dropped their first home series of the season after losing to the Washington Nationals last Sunday, but stunningly enough, they have actually been better overall away from Truist Park. Ronald Acuna Jr. certainly looked comfortable in Fenway Park during Thursday's rubber match against the Boston Red Sox .
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The 2023 National League MVP completely changed the complexion of the ballgame with one sublime swing . He belted a 417-foot grand slam off Greg Weissert in the sixth inning, effortlessly launching the ball over the fabled Green Monster in left field. The right-handed relief pitcher had already walked in the go-ahead run, but Acuna left little doubt about the outcome of this inter-league battle.
Atlanta sauntered toward a 10-2 win and an MLB-leading 38-19 record.
The clutch dinger marks the first time that the 28-year-old right fielder has gone yard since April 24. He ends his drought in style and should have vital confidence heading into June. Acuna now has three homers and 16 RBIs through 43 games. He is still considerably short of his All-Star standard, but this ferocious blast is a good start.
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Atlanta ranks in the top-three in nearly every major offensive category even with the three-time Silver Slugger's first-half scuffles, so fans are just salivating at the thought of a surging Ronald Acuna Jr. Although the Braves won the 2021 World Series without No. 13, the team and city both understand how important he is to the franchise's October plans.
This Green Monster slayer will look to keep his power stroke going when Atlanta visits the Cincinnati Reds (29-26) on Friday night.
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