The Venezuelan baseball player and main figure of the Atlanta Braves, Ronald Acuña Jr., continues to show that he is one of the most important figures in the Major Leagues today after having managed to steal base 40 on Monday night in the game against the New York Mets in which his franchise returned to add a victory.
With this feat, the native from ‘La Sabana’ became the only baseball player in the history of Major League Baseball (MLB) to have hit more than 20 home runs, 40 stolen bases and 50 RBIs before the break that took place. generated by the All-Star Game.
After finishing this game in which Acuña further strengthens the reasons why he became the player with the most votes to start the All-Star Game, he offered some statements for Bally Sports: Braves in which he was quite excited and grateful for the impressive numbers he has put up this Major League season.
“Super happy, to be honest. I am really grateful and happy for the way the season has developed for me and for the team, but more specifically for the team and the way it has gone for us”, expressed the Creole slugger who has established himself as the most important part of your template.
An event that set off alarm bells within the Braves coaching staff was precisely when Acuña stole second base to reach the cheated 40; At that moment, the player felt a pull in his shoulder, but after being examined by the doctors, a serious injury was ruled out.
“The shoulder is fine, it was just a little strain due to stretching, that’s why they checked me out, but it’s fine, thank God,” he explained about the discomfort he felt when he stole second base:
Finally, Acuña highlighted the commitment that all his teammates have within the Atlanta organization in each of the games they have played this season; These results keep the organization as the current leaders of the division with a mark of 57 wins and 27 losses.
“I said it a couple of days ago and I stand by it, all the games count. We always go out with the same spirit, to try to win as many games as possible”, concluded the Venezuelan outfielder.
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