It was a night of celebration for the Atlanta Braves and their star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. on Wednesday night, as Acuña hit a grand slam in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Braves an 8-7 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. The win was made even more special by the fact that it was Acuña’s wedding night.
Acuña had already had a great night at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBIs. But it was his grand slam in the bottom of the ninth that sealed the win for the Braves. It was his 30th home run of the season, and it also made him just the second player in MLB history to hit 30 home runs and steal 60 bases in a single season.
The Braves were trailing 7-4 going into the bottom of the ninth, but Acuña’s heroics ensured that they would come away with the win. After his grand slam, Acuña was mobbed by his teammates as he rounded the bases and celebrated with his new wife in the stands.
The win was a huge one for the Braves, as it kept them in first place in the National League East. Acuña’s performance was a major factor in the victory, and it was made even more special by the fact that it came on his wedding night. It was a night that Acuña and all of Braves Nation will never forget.
