Ronald Acuna Jr. is not only rewriting the major baseball record book, he is creating his own book.
A new member of the 40/40 club, he is not content with this incredible feat of arms, but he pushes the limits to a level never before reached. The Atlanta Braves outfielder thus consolidates his position as leader for the title of MVP in the National by having fun at the expense of his opponents.
Yes, it is true that the new rules put in place by the leaders of the Majors favor attack and movement on the cushions, but Acuna Jr. is simply one of a kind. His debut in the big leagues was remarkable, but this season he reached the next level.
In 2023, the young 25-year-old athlete has even allowed himself to create his own offensive categories thanks to his 68 stolen goals. He is now, alone, the worthy title holder of the 40/50 and 40/60 categories.
Yesterday, against the Washington Nationals, Acuna Jr. hit his 40th home run of the season. Patrick Corbin was the victim of this historic solo slap which propelled number 13 of the Braves to the firmament of great stars.
At this rate, he should easily steal a few more bases and reach the 40/70 mark.
The Braves represent a baseball machine and Ronald Acuna Jr. is not the only important element in this formation which, logically, should go a long way in the playoffs.
Speaking of the playoffs, the Milwaukee Brewers will be in the fall dance for the fifth time in the last six seasons. They made it official yesterday by pulverizing the Miami Marlins by a score of 16-1.
Rowdy Tellez pitched the ninth inning and even struck out a Marlins batter.
The race for the series in the National is pleasant and anything can happen between now and the end.
The Phillies are the ones breathing the best at the moment. The Diamondbacks, Cubs, Marlins, Reds and Giants are still in the race to find a place for the next stage. Even the Padres, thanks to an unstoppable eight-game winning streak, can still have hope.
Don’t blink too long, because you’ll miss some big twists and turns.
- 200 hits for Freddie Freeman.
- The Mets are officially eliminated.
