Ronald Acuña Jr makes impressive diving catch vs Marlins (Video)
By Scott Rogust
The star outfielder of the Atlanta Braves makes a clutch catch on Monday against the Miami Marlins.
This is the final week of the MLB regular-season, and the Atlanta Braves hold a three game lead over the rival Miami Marlins in the NL East. Ironically enough, both squads are set for a three-game series this week, starting on Monday evening. Usually, when a postseason berth is on the line, a team’s superstar players step up to the occasion. Well, Ronald Acuña Jr. did just that.
During the top of the fourth inning, the Braves held a 5-3 lead. Marlins designated hitter Garrett Cooper hit a shallow blooper between left and center field off a pitch from Tyler Matzek. It appeared that the ball was going to land for a base hit, but Acuña prevented it from happening with a spectacular diving catch.
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Acuña shows up when it matters the most
Prior to that extended grab, Acuña put the Braves on the board with a ground-rule double in the bottom of the second inning, allowing shortstop Dansby Swanson to score.
Entering Monday’s game, Acuña owned a .259 batting average, .422 on-base percentage and .615 slugging percentage. Additionally, the outfielder recorded 35 hits, 39 runs scored, 13 home runs and 27 RBI.
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The Braves aren’t just trying to hold back the Marlins from creeping up the standings, but they’re also attempting to take the No. 2 seed from the Chicago Cubs. If Acuña continues to show off this defensive prowess for the remainder of the week, then Atlanta has a good shot of doing so.