Ronald Acuna hits first home run in second game
Ronald Acuna got it out of the way early.
Acuna planted a ball in the left-field seats on a 3-1 pitch for his first career home run. It came off Homer Bailey in the second inning of the four-game series’ finale against the Reds at Great American Ball Park.
🚨🚨 TAPE MEASURE SHOT FOR THE PHENOM 🚨🚨@Braves prospect Ronald Acuña Jr. hits his first career home run 416 feet into the second deck. Welcome to the future.#Braves | #ChopOn pic.twitter.com/KdAvqTzWwL
— FOX Sports: Braves (@FOXSportsBraves) April 26, 2018
The ball landed four rows into the upper deck and extended the Braves’ lead to 2-0.
The homer, which traveled 416 feet, according to MLB's Statcast, was Acuna's second career hit. He was 1-for-5 with run scored in his debut Wednesday.
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