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Braves' Freddie Freeman (right), who went 3-for-3, gets five from manager Brian Snitker after beating the St. Louis Cardinals 7-3 on Wednesday in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman celebrates with teammate Ender Inciarte after hitting a 2-run homer to take a 2-0 lead over the St. Louis Cardinals during the fourth inning Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018, at SunTrust...Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta Braves starter Touki Toussaint delivers a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning Wednesday, Sept 19, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman hits a 2-run homer to take a 2-0 lead over the St. Louis Cardinals during the fourth inning Wednesday, Sept 19, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Badder looks on as a baseball fan catches Atlanta Braves Freddie Freeman's 2-run homer for a 2-0 lead over the Cardinals during the fourth inning Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018...Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman hits a 2-run homer to take a 2-0 lead over the St. Louis Cardinals during the fourth inning Wednesday, Sept 19, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves' Freddie Freeman gets a high-five from third base coach Ron Washington after hitting a 2-run homer to take a 2-0 lead over the St. Louis Cardinals during the fourth inning Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018, at SunTrust...Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta Braves Freddie Freeman gets a high-five from Ronald Acuna in the dugout after hitting a 2-run homer to take a 2-0 lead over the St. Louis Cardinals during the fourth inning Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018, at...Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta Braves Freddie Freeman steals second base past the tag of the Cardinals' Paul DeJong during the fifth inning Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

St. Louis Cardinals' Jose Martinez scores past Braves catcher Tyler Flowers on a sacrifice fly by Jedd Gyorko during the 8th inning Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves mascot Blooper plays around with Cardinals' Jose Martinez prior to the game Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.Daniel Shirey/Getty Images

Cardinals' Kolten Wong tosses a ground ball to teammate Paul DeJong for an out during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.Daniel Shirey/Getty Images

Atlanta Braves starter Touki Toussaint delivers a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning Wednesday, Sept 19, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves' Tyler Flowers hits a solo home run for a 7-3 lead over the St. Louis Cardinals during the 8th inning. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Braves' Tyler Flowers gets five from Dansby Swanson after hitting a solo home run for a 7-3 lead over the St. Louis Cardinals during the 8th inning. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. and manager Brian Snitker celebrate a 7-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. yells at Freddie Freeman from the dugout after he scored on a RBI-single by Freeman for a 4-1 lead, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Braves' Tyler Flowers scores from third base on a wild pitch for a 3-1 lead during the fifth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Braves' Freddie Freeman and Nick Markakis celebrate a 7-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna is hit by the first pitch of the game from Marlins pitcher Jose Urena Aug. 15, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.Daniel Shirey/Getty Images

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna is hit by the first pitch of the game against the Miami Marlins Aug. 15, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.Daniel Shirey/Getty Images

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna reaches for his side after being hit by the first pitch of the game against the Miami Marlins Aug. 15, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.Daniel Shirey/Getty Images

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna walks away from the plate after being hit by the first pitch of the game against the Miami Marlins Aug. 15, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.Daniel Shirey/Getty Images

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna sits in pain after being hit by the first pitch of the game against the Miami Marlins Aug. 15, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.Daniel Shirey/Getty Images

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna looks on after being hit by the first pitch of the game against the Miami Marlins Aug. 15, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.Daniel Shirey/Getty Images

Braves manager Brian Snitker argues with the umpires after Ronald Acuna was hit by a pitch during the first inning against the Miami Marlins Aug. 15, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.Daniel Shirey/Getty Images

Braves manager Brian Snitker argues with the umpires after Ronald Acuna as hit by a pitch during the first inning against the Miami Marlins Aug. 15, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta. Snitker was ejected from the...Daniel Shirey/Getty Images

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna walks away in pain after being hit by the first pitch of the game against the Miami Marlins Aug. 15, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.Daniel Shirey/Getty Images

The benches clear after Ronald Acuna was hit by a pitch from Jose Urena of the Miami Marlins at the start of the first inning Aug. 15, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.Daniel Shirey/Getty Images

The benches clear after Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna was hit by by a pitch from Jose Urena of the Miami Marlins at the start of the first inning Aug. 15, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.Daniel Shirey/Getty Images

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna walks away in pain after being hit by the first pitch of the game against the Miami Marlins Aug. 15, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.Daniel Shirey/Getty Images

Marlins pitcher Jose Urena walks off the field after being ejected during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves Aug. 15, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.Daniel Shirey/Getty Images

Marlins manager Don Mattingly argues with the umpires after Jose Urena was ejected during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves Aug. 15, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta. Mattingly remained in the game.Daniel Shirey/Getty Images

Ronald Acuna celebrates in the dugout after his home run in the first inning of Tuesday's game against the Marlins at SunTrust Park. It was the third straight game in which Acuna led off the bottom of the first...ccompton@ajc.com

Acuna added a three-run homer in the seventh inning, his fourth home run in three games against the Marlins Monday and Tuesday. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com.

Acuna's second home run increased his season total to 19. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Acuna has hit 12 home runs since being moved into the leadoff spot. Here's a quick look back at the historic home run earlier in the game. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

In the first inning, Ronald Acuna is congratulated by Freddie Freeman after his home run on the first pitch. It was the third straight game in which Acuna hit a homer to lead off the game for the Braves. Curtis...

Ronald Acuna Jr. follows through on his home run in the bottom of the first inning of Tuesday's Braves-Marlins game at SunTrust Park. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

It was third straight game in which Acuna led off the game with a home run. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Acuna has now homered in five straight games. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

The home runs in five straight games ties the franchise record and he's the first Brave to achieve the feat since Brian McCann in 2006. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com

Ronald Acuna gets high-fives from his teammates after his first-inning home run. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

Is he happy? Ronald Acuna gives the tongue wag as he celebrates his first-inning home run. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Ronald Acuna Jr. hits his third lead off homer in a row for a 1-0 lead over the Miami Marlins during the first inning in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...

Ronald Acuna Jr. is hugged by Dansby Swanson in the dugout after hitting a 3-run homer, his second home run of the night for a 10-6 lead over the Miami Marlins during the seventh inning in a MLB baseball game on...

Ronald Acuna Jr. celebrates with Ron Washington rounding third on his 3-run homer, his second home run of the night for a 10-6 lead over the Miami Marlins during the seventh inning in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday...

Ronald Acuna Jr. celebrates with Ozzie Albies after hitting a 3-run homer, his second home run of the night for a 10-6 lead over the Miami Marlins during the seventh inning in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, August...

jJohan Camargo and Dansby Swanson dunk Ronald Acuna Jr. who had two home runs in a 10-6 victory over the Miami Marlins during a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...

He's Touki Toussaint and he's a highly-regarded pitching prospect for the Braves. Toussaint made his major league debut Monday in the first game of a day-night doubleheader against Miami at SunTrust Park. (Curtis...

Highly-regarded pitching prospect Touki Toussaint made his major-league debut Monday as the Braves faced Miami in the first game of a day-night doubleheader at Turner Field. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

The 22-year-old Toussaint posted a 2.68 ERA with 139 strikeouts in 117-1/3 innings across Double-A and Triple-A this season. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

Touki Toussaint, making his MLB Debut, delivers a pitch against the Miami Marlins during the third inning in a MLB baseball game on Monday, August 13, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Touki Toussaint gathers his thoughts in the dugout against the Miami Marlins during the first inning in a MLB baseball game on Monday, August 13, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Touki Toussaint is all smiles as he loosens up before taking the mound against the Miami Marlins in a MLB baseball game on Monday, August 13, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Touki Toussaint, making his MLB Debut, delivers a pitch against the Miami Marlins during the third inning in a MLB baseball game on Monday, August 13, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Touki Toussaint delivers a pitch against the Miami Marlins during the third inning in a MLB baseball game on Monday, August 13, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Touki Toussaint is greeted by Kurt Suzuki in the dugout during Monday's game. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

Touki Toussaint and Ronald Acuna Jr. in the dugout during Monday's game. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com).

Braves legend Chipper Jones speaks after he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame Sunday, July 29, 2018, in Cooperstown, N.Y. Jones was the first to address fans during a ceremony that included six...Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

Braves legend Chipper Jones takes the stage for the 2018 National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction ceremony Sunday, July 29, 2018, in Cooperstown, N.Y.Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

Braves legend Chipper Jones takes the stage Sunday, July 29, 2018, for the 2018 National Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cooperstown, N.Y.Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

Chipper Jones' Hall of Fame plaque is displayed as he speaks Sunday, July 29, 2018, in Cooperstown, N.Y.Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

Braves legend Chipper Jones (center) reacts as he stands with other inductees (from left) Vladimir Guerrero, Trevor Hoffman, and Jack Morris during the 2018 National Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony Sunday...Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

Braves legend Chipper Jones and Jeff Idelson (left), president of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, hold Jones' plaque before his speech Sunday, July 29, 2018, in Cooperstown, N.Y.Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

Chipper Jones is presented his Hall of Fame plaque by Jeff Idelson, president of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Sunday, July 29, 2018, in Cooperstown, N.Y.Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

Braves legend Chipper Jones breaks into laughter while listening to speeches along fellow inductees (from left) Vladimir Guerrero, Trevor Hoffman, and Jack Morris Sunday, July 29, 2018, in Cooperstown, N.Y.Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

Braves legend Chipper Jones pauses during his speech Sunday, July 29, 2018, at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y.Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

Braves legend Chipper Jones singles out former manager Bobby Cox as he thanks to him during his induction ceremony Sunday, July 29, 2018, at the 2018 National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y.Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

Former Braves manager Bobby Cox smiles as Chipper Jones thanks to him during the 2018 National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction ceremony Sunday, July 29, 2018, in Cooperstown, N.Y.Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

Braves legend Chipper Jones speaks after he was inducted into National Baseball Hall of Fame Sunday, July 29, 2018, in Cooperstown, N.Y.Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

Hall of Famers Chipper Jones (left) and Jim Thome answer reporters questions following their induction int the National Baseball Hall of Fame Sunday, July 29, 2018, in Cooperstown, N.Y.Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

Chipper Jones (center) speaks to members of the press alongside fellow Hall of Fame inductee Jim Thome (right) after their National Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony Sunday, July 29, 2018, in Cooperstown...Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

Braves legend Chipper Jones' fans coincidently sit in same row to make a perfect contribution for the legend before the 2018 National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Baseball fans arrive for the 2018 National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown, N.Y. on Sunday, July 29, 2018. Braves legend Chipper Jones is set for induction into...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Joe Verneuil Jr. (center left) and Kevin Verneuil poses as Clarence Barrios (left) and Joe Verneuil take their photograph before the 2018 National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Clark Sports Center...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Braves legend Chipper Jones' fan Doug Shaw, of Cumming, GA, waves a Braves flag before the 2018 National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown, N.Y. on Sunday, July 29...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Nick Markakis of the Atlanta Braves and the National League speaks to Justin Verlander of the Houston Astros and the American League during Gatorade All-Star Workout Day at Nationals Park on July 16, 2018 in...Rob Carr/Getty Images

Freddie Freeman of the Atlanta Braves and the National League looks on during Gatorade All-Star Workout Day at Nationals Park on July 16, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)Patrick McDermott/Getty Images

Ozzie Albies of the Atlanta Braves and the National League looks on during Gatorade All-Star Workout Day at Nationals Park on July 16, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)Patrick Smith/Getty Images

Freddie Freeman of the Atlanta Braves and the National League looks on during Gatorade All-Star Workout Day at Nationals Park on July 16, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)Patrick Smith/Getty Images

Freddie Freeman of the Atlanta Braves and the National League bats during Gatorade All-Star Workout Day at Nationals Park on July 16, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)Patrick McDermott/Getty Images

Ozzie Albies of the Atlanta Braves and the National League and Jose Altuve of the Houston Astros and the American League greet each other during Gatorade All-Star Workout Day at Nationals Park on July 16, 2018...Rob Carr/Getty Images

Kids wearing Nick Markakis of the Atlanta Braves and National League All-Stars jerseys look on during Gatorade All-Star Workout Day at Nationals Park on July 16, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty...Rob Carr/Getty Images

Nick Markakis of the Atlanta Braves looks on during the National League All-Star workout during Gatorade All-Star Workout Day at Nationals Park on July 16, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)Rob Carr/Getty Images

Touki Toussaint of the Atlanta Braves and the World Team pitches in the eighth inning against the U.S. Team during the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game at Nationals Park on July 15, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo...Rob Carr/Getty Images

Freddie Freeman of the Atlanta Braves and the National League competes in the first round during the T-Mobile Home Run Derby at Nationals Park on July 16, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)Rob Carr/Getty Images

Anibal Sanchez of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on July 2, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)Mike Stobe/Getty Images

Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees connects on a first inning solo home run against the Atlanta Braves at Yankee Stadium on July 2, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)Mike Stobe/Getty Images

Johan Camargo of the Atlanta Braves hits a solo home run in the top of the third inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on July 2, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty...Mike Stobe/Getty Images

Ronald Acuna Jr. of the Atlanta Braves hits a RBI double in the top of the fourth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on July 2, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty...Mike Stobe/Getty Images

Ronald Acuna Jr. of the Atlanta Braves celebrates after hitting a RBI double in the top of the fourth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on July 2, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City...Mike Stobe/Getty Images

Jonathan Loaisiga of the New York Yankees reacts during the top of the fourth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Yankee Stadium on July 2, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty...Mike Stobe/Getty Images

Braves players don’t offer any high-fives for rookie Ronald Acuna after his towering home run against the Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 26, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. It was his first career homer and...Andy Lyons/Getty Images

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. hits a solo home run off Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Homer Bailey in the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 26, 2018, in Cincinnati. Acuna recorded his second...John Minchillo/AP

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 26: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves hits the ball in the fourth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 26, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by...Andy Lyons/Getty Images

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 26: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves hits his first MLB home run in the second inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 26, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio...Andy Lyons/Getty Images

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. runs the bases after hitting a solo home run off Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Homer Bailey in the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 26, 2018, in Cincinnati. Acuna...John Minchillo/AP

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 26: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves hits his first MLB home run in the second inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 26, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio...Andy Lyons/Getty Images

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 26: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves runs the bases after hitting his first MLB home run in the second inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 26...Andy Lyons/Getty Images

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. runs the bases after hitting a solo home run off Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Homer Bailey in the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 26, 2018, in Cincinnati. Acuna...John Minchillo/AP

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 26: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves runs the bases after hitting his first MLB home run in the second inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 26...Andy Lyons/Getty Images

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. runs the bases after hitting a solo home run off Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Homer Bailey in the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 26, 2018, in Cincinnati. Acuna...John Minchillo/AP

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 26: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Atlanta Braves hits a double in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 26, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy...Andy Lyons/Getty Images

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 26: Homer Bailey #34 of the Cincinnati Reds throws a pitch against the Atlanta Braves at Great American Ball Park on April 26, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)Andy Lyons/Getty Images

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 26: Sean Newcomb #15 of the Atlanta Braves throws a pitch against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 26, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)Andy Lyons/Getty Images

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 26: Nick Markakis #22 of the Atlanta Braves hits a RBI double in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 26, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by...Andy Lyons/Getty Images

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 26: Ozzie Albies #1 of the Atlanta Braves hits the ball in the third inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 26, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy...Andy Lyons/Getty Images

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 26: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates after scoring in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 26, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo...Andy Lyons/Getty Images

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 26: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves watches the action against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 26, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty...Andy Lyons/Getty Images

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. celebrates in the dugout after scoring in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)John Minchillo/AP

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. follows through on a single off Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Kevin Shackelford during the eighth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John...John Minchillo/AP

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. celebrates after his first hit in the majors a single off Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Kevin Shackelford during the eighth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 25, 2018,...John Minchillo/AP

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr., center left, is congratulated by Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto, center right, after Acuna recorded his first hit in the majors, during the eighth inning of a baseball...John Minchillo/AP

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. advanced to third on a single by Dansby Swanson during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John...John Minchillo/AP

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. advances to third against Cincinnati Reds third baseman Cliff Pennington on a single by Dansby Swanson during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in...John Minchillo/AP

Ronald Acuna #13 of the Atlanta Braves takes the field against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 25, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)Andy Lyons/Getty Images

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 25: Ronald Acuna #13 of the Atlanta Braves waits to bat against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 25, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)Andy Lyons/Getty Images

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 25: Ronald Acuna #13 of the Atlanta Braves flies out in his first MLB at bat against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 25, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy...Andy Lyons/Getty Images

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 25: Ronald Acuna #13 of the Atlanta Braves runs to first base in his first MLB at bat against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 25, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo...Andy Lyons/Getty Images

Atlanta Braves center fielder Ronald Acuna Jr., right, and second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) meet on the field as the Braves warmed up for a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in...John Minchillo/AP

Atlanta Braves center fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. warms up for the team's baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)John Minchillo/AP

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 25: Ronald Acuna #13 of the Atlanta Braves warms up before his first MLB game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 25, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy...Andy Lyons/Getty Images

Atlanta Braves center fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. watches from the dugout during the second inning of the team's baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)John Minchillo/AP

Atlanta Braves center fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. signs autographs before the team's baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)John Minchillo/AP

Atlanta Braves center fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. warms up for the team's baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)John Minchillo/AP

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. stands on the field after flying out during the third inning of the team's baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)John Minchillo/AP

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. flies out against Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Brandon Finnegan during the first inning of a baseball game, his first at-bat in the majors, Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Cincinnati...John Minchillo/AP

Atlanta Braves center fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. warms up for the team's baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)John Minchillo/AP

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 25: Matt Wisler #45 of the Atlanta Braves throws a pitch against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 25, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)Andy Lyons/Getty Images

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 25: Brandon Finnegan #29 of the Cincinnati Reds throws a pitch against the Atlanta Braves at Great American Ball Park on April 25, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)Andy Lyons/Getty Images

Atlanta Braves reliever Jose Ramirez sits dejected in the dugout after giving up four runs to the Philles during the 10th inning for a 5-1 loss in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Phillies Rhys Hoskins hits a 2-RBI double to take a 3-1 lead over the Braves during the 10th inning in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, in Atlanta. The Phillies scored four runs in the inning to...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte can’t come up with a two-RBI double off the wall by Phillies Maikel Franco for a 5-1 lead during the 10th inning in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, in Atlanta...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Braves Ender Inciarte gets high fives scoring on a RBI single by Preston Tucker for a 1-0 lead over the Phillies during the first inning in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Braves pitcher Mike Foltynewicz delivers a pitch against the Phillies during the first inning in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Braves Freddie Freeman is out at second on a grounder by Nick Markakis but breaks up the double play as Philles shortstop J.P. Crawford loses the handle on the ball during the first inning in a MLB baseball game...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Braves outfielder Preston Tucker hits a RBI single to score Ender Inciarte for a 1-0 lead over the Phillies during the first inning in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Ozzie Albies swings for the fences watching his efforts come up just short of a home run during the first inning against the Philles in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta Braves Dansby Swanson is safe at first and awarded second base on an error as the throw from third baseman Maikel Franco gets past Phillies first baseman Carlos Santana during the fourth inning in a MLB...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta Braves Ender Inciarte hits his third straight single against the Philles during the fifth inning in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Phillies center fielder Odubel Herrera gets some air to rob Braves Freddie Freeman of a home run during the fifth inning in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson clowns around with team mascot Blooper while preparing to play the Phillies in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

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