Photos: Ronald Acuna makes debut with Braves

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Photos: Ronald Acuna makes debut with Braves

The Braves’ Ronald Acuna played in his first major-league game on April 25, 2018.

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)

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 Minchillo)

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, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

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 game Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

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 Minchillo)

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 Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 25: 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)

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)

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 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 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 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 by 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 Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

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)

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 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)

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)

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)

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)

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. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

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)

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)

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)

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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)

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