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Atlanta Braves rising star Ronald Acuna Jr. is a baseball player whose skills on the field are nothing short of awe-inspiring. But Acuna isn’t just about dominating the ballpark, he’s also about having a good time.

He plays with enthusiasm and he’s currently showcasing his talents in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League as a member of the Tiburones de La Guaira. In a video shown on Twitter, Acuna hit a home run that was nothing short of legendary, and he celebrated it with such unbridled joy that’s it sending the fans into a frenzy. Acuna truly knows how to make a grand entrance, and he’s not shy about showing it.

Ronald Acuna Jr. was nothing but a treat to watch

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According to LarryBrownSports.com, Ronald Acuna Jr. and his team, the Tiburones de La Guaira, were locked in a fierce battle against the Leones del Caracas in the top of the fourth inning. 

Now watch in this Twitter video that is doing rounds on the internet, how Acuna celebrated his home run.

The score was tied at 4-3 and tensions were high. But Acuna, with his unshakable confidence, stepped up to the plate with a 3-0 count. He took a mighty swing and connected with the ball, sending it soaring over the center field fence for a home run. A catcher tried to catch, but the ball was too far out of reach.

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The crowd erupted into cheers as Acuma rounded the bases, but the celebration for him was just getting started. Acuna waved to the fans before breaking into a series of elaborate home run celebrations. He performed a series of gestures. He also danced a little jig and gave his teammates big high-fives as they greeted him back at the dugout. They all shared his excitement over the home run.

So who won the game that night?

Acuna may have hit a home run and celebrated with unbridled enthusiasm, but it was not enough to secure victory for his team, the Tiburones de La Guaira. Despite Acuna’s heroics, the Leones del Caracas came back with a vengeance, ultimately winning the game 8-5. The Leones now lead the best-of-7 semifinal series 2-0. 

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It was probably a bitter pill to swallow for Acuna and his teammates, but his solo homer was a ray of light in an otherwise gloomy game for them. 

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