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Ronald Acuna Jr made his comeback to the Atlanta Braves lineup on May 23 with an exceptional home run on the first major league pitch he attempted. Following the stroke, he celebrated fiercely and became the centre of attention at Truist Park. Confronting San Diego Padres starter Nick Pivetta on May 23, Ronald Acuna came heavily on a 93 mph fastball and hit it 467 feet to his left side. The ball released from his bat at a swift speed of 115.5 mph. The breathtaking stroke delivered joy to Braves, who were yearning to see their star player’s formidable side for a long time.
The shot also delighted spectators who were at the stadium to witness Acuna in action for Atlanta. Ronald made the ambiance more lively as he did celebration in Ja Morant’s style. During the NBA season, Morant did the controversial ‘grenade celebration’ several times and the basketball player also saw himself in trouble for the same. Acuna, after hitting the delivery, was seen catapulting imaginary words and blocking out the noise. With this act, he risked himself to be in the midst of controversy.
Ronald Acuna Jr has landed into controversies several times
Ronald Acuna Jr’s relation with controversies has been old. During his recovery period, he attracted criticism from his teammate Jeff Francoeur, who understood that the team doesn’t require him. However, Ronald delivered a reply without uttering a word from his mouth.
Talking about the match, Braves registered 24-25 record and trailed the division lead by a margin of 7.5 games. Acuna’s form is a positive indication for Braves, who will look to be dominating in the remainder of the season.
