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VIDEO: Former Braves outfielder Andruw Jones hammers golden spike at Atlanta United match
Acuna is already being compared to former Braves outfielder Andruw Jones (above), who broke into the majors at age 19. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
By Juliakate E Culpepper
Sept 28, 2017Former Atlanta Braves outfielder Andruw Jones stopped by Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday night to help Atlanta United with their newest tradition.
Before Atlanta United’s 3-0 win over the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday night, Jones hammed the Golden Spike.
Jones played with the Braves from 1996 through 2007.
Watch Jones exchange his baseball bat for a hammer below:
Andruw Jones is here to hammer the Golden Spike ⚽️⚾️ #UniteAndConquer pic.twitter.com/9048HqoJJj
— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) September 27, 2017
