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VIDEO: Ronald Acuña hits first major league home run

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)

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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)
By Juliakate E Culpepper
April 26, 2018

In the Great American Ball Park series finale against the Cincinnati Reds, Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña hit his first major league home run.

After making his major league debut Wednesday against the Reds where he recorded his first hit — a single up the middle — Acuña’s solo homer went to left field and gave the Braves a 2-0 lead in the second inning.

The ball was caught by an ecstatic Braves fan in the upper deck of the outfield.

Check out Acuña’s home run below:

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