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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 29: Ronald Acuña Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after striking out in the third inning against the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park on April 29, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
On Saturday, the Atlanta Braves will continue their series with the Colorado Rockies in Denver.
The Braves are coming off an 8-6 win on Friday.
Ronald Acuña Jr. finished with two hits, one walk, one stolen base and a scored run.
Ronald Acuña Jr. Can Make Atlanta Braves History
GettyRonald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after hitting a RBI single in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Truist Park on September 08, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.
During Saturday’s game, Acuña Jr. can make Braves history, as he needs just one home run to move ahead of Brian McCann (188) for sole possession of 11th on the team’s all-time list.
Acuña Jr. is currently batting .248 with 31 hits, two home runs, nine RBI’s, 16 runs and seven stolen bases in 33 games.
@FantasyProsMLB wrote: “ATL Braves Lineup 05/02 1. Ronald Acuna Jr. RF 2. Drake Baldwin C 3. Ozzie Albies 2B 4. Matt Olson 1B 5. Michael Harris II DH 6. Mauricio Dubon CF 7. Austin Riley 3B 8. Mike Yastrzemski LF 9. Jorge Mateo SS”
Acuña Jr.’s Braves Career
GettyRonald Acuña Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after hitting a two-run homer in the third inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park on April 24, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Acuña Jr. is in his ninth MLB season (all with the Braves).
The 2023 National League MVP has made five All-Star Games.
Over 850 career games, the 28-year-old is batting .288 with 944 hits, 188 home runs, 468 RBI’s, 671 runs and 212 stolen bases.
While Acuña Jr., has gotten off to a slow start to the 2026 season, he is still one of the most valuable players in the National League.
David O’Brien wrote (on August 26, 2023): “Ronald Acuña Jr. recorded his MLB-leading 13th stolen base Tuesday, the 120th of his career in his 538th game. Acuña also has 123 homers, and is thus the fastest in MLB history to reach 120 homers and 120 stolen bases. Previous fastest was Reds great Eric Davis, in 559 games.”
Braves Right Now
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – MAY 23: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after hitting a lead off home run during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Truist Park on May 23, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
The Braves have been rolling in their first year playing under manager Walt Weiss.
They are at the top of the National League East with a 23-10 record in 33 games.
On the road, the Braves have gone 11-4 in the 15 games they have played outside of Truist Park in Georgia.
After the Rockies, they are headed to Seattle for a series with the Mariners on Monday.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
