Photos: Ronald Acuna on national stage during All-Star Monday

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Photos: Ronald Acuna on national stage during All-Star Monday

July 8, 2019: Braves 21-year-old star takes in the sights during All-Star Monday in Cleveland.

Here's a look at Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. during Monday's All-Star activities in Cleveland. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Ronald Acuna Jr., the 2018 National League rookie of the year, is making his first appearance in the All-Star game. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Ronald Acuna Jr. will start in the outfield for the National League in Tuesday's All-Star game. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

The 21-year-old Acuna is the youngest player in this year's game. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Ronald Acuna Jr. had a strong performance in Monday's Home Run Derby. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Ronald Acuna Jr. entered as the No. 6 seed in the eight-player field. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Ronald Acuna Jr. defeated No. 3 seed Josh Bell of the Pirates 25-18 in the first round. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Ronald Acuna Jr. faced Mets rookie Pete Alonso in the semifinals. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Ronald Acuna Jr. finished the semifinal round with 19 home runs. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Ronald Acuna's 19 home runs in the semifinals weren't enough to advance to the finals as Pete Alonso finished with 20. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

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Here's a look at Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. during Monday's All-Star activities in Cleveland. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

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