The 2023 season for the Atlanta Braves has started off on a decent note, with 10 wins and 4 losses so far. The Braves currently sit atop the NL East with that record and are in good form. They won their most recent game against the Kansas City Royals in comfortable fashion with a 10-3 scoreline. During that game, Ronald Acuna Jr. smashed a big hit that got fans excited.
Acuna Jr. has been a large reason for the Braves’ success thus far, providing them with some elite batting. But his big hit during his latest outing really got fans out of their seats.
Ronald Acuna Jr. hit a 438-ft home run to help the Atlanta Braves pick up a comfortable win
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Ronald Acuna Jr. has been electric so far this season, playing his best baseball for the Atlanta Braves. During the team’s recent 10-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals, Acuna Jr. hit a 438-foot home run. It was a massive bomb that got the attention of every fan in the stadium. Talkin’ Baseball shared a video of the 6th inning hit via Twitter, emphasizing its impact.
Ronald Acuña 438 ft bomb! pic.twitter.com/pbYAp1eEyK
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) April 15, 2023
In the Tweet, Talkin’ Baseball said, “Ronald Acuña 438 ft bomb!” Acuna Jr. hit a massive homer into left field. He was one of 5 different batters to homer against the Kansas City-based team. It was truly a dominant offensive display from the outfielder and his team.
The reactions to the hit have been positive and happy. Some fans called Acuna Jr. the best player in the NL. Others were amazed by the home run.
Some fans called Acuna Jr. the best player in the NL, even referring to him as NL MVP.
Best player in the league
— Ravid Doddy (@_901Jackson) April 15, 2023
My NL MVP https://t.co/4iLdCjys9l
— Samuel (@boogieray02) April 15, 2023
best player in NL not even close
— Evan Brown (@evan__brown2) April 15, 2023
Other fans praised Acuna Jr. for the hit.
— RavanTheSportsFan52 (@the_fan52) April 15, 2023
He got that Dawg in him.
— Joey (@JoeythebigboSs) April 15, 2023
https://t.co/CZ759zfZKV pic.twitter.com/6jtWHO2MYD
— B (@DamesLuver) April 15, 2023
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After returning from the World Baseball Classic, Acuna Jr. was asked if he was ready for the MLB season. He said that he was ready to go and looked eager to play. 14 games into the Braves’ 2023 campaign and Acuna Jr. is playing at an elite level, showing off his batting and fielding skills.
Acuna Jr. is an early favorite for NL MVP
Experts and betting sites have Ronald Acuna Jr. among the current favorites to win the NL MVP award. This is due to his immense batting so far this season, and his speedy base running as well. He is currently the only player in baseball to have 20 hits and 5 stolen bases. Although it is still very early in the season, Acuna Jr. is in unreal form. Only time will tell if he can maintain this level of play over an entire season.
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