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Ronald Acuña Jr. is likely one of the finest gamers in baseball, and he reached unprecedented territory in Wednesday’s win over the Chicago Cubs.
The Atlanta Braves star grew to become the primary participant in Main League Baseball historical past to hit 40 house runs and file 70 stolen bases in a single season.
Acuña entered Wednesday’s recreation having hit 41 house runs with 68 stolen bases in 154 video games. He recorded his 69th and seventieth stolen bases throughout Wednesday’s recreation in opposition to Chicago.
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Working proper into the file books. 🏃♂️ pic.twitter.com/qNRfxzEfYc
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There is no such thing as a one like Ronald Acuña Jr.
First EVER member of the 40-70 membership! #ForTheA pic.twitter.com/WZmtkdQG69
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Ronald Acuña Jr. simply stole his seventieth base, lifted it out of the bottom and thrust it into the air. Boss transfer.
A 40/40 season is phenomenal. A 40/70 season is inconceivable. Neglect the brand new guidelines. It is ridiculous.
If he wins MVP — and he is most likely going to — he’ll deserve it.
Acuña is prone to win the Nationwide League MVP award after placing collectively a profession yr and serving to the Braves to an NL East title for the sixth yr in a row. He entered Wednesday’s recreation slashing .335/.414/.598 with 41 house runs and 103 RBI.
The 25-year-old is in simply his sixth MLB season, however there’s seemingly little question that he’ll be within the Nationwide Baseball Corridor of Fame sooner or later.
