Atlanta Braves rookie Ronald Acuña hit the third home run of his major league career Tuesday night against the Tampa Bay Rays.

In the top of the third inning with a full count and two outs, Acuña hammered his solo home run to center field.

Acuña’s home run gave the Braves a 1-0 lead over the Rays.

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