Acuña Shines in Cleanup Role | MLB News

Ronald Acuña Jr. returned to the cleanup spot for the Braves and delivered a breakout performance, going 3-for-5 with 3 runs scored in a 6-4 win over Colorado. Batting behind him, Michael Harris II drove in 3 runs, including a two-run homer, praising the thrill of playing behind Acuña. After a recent slump and a day off, Acuña looked sharp, focusing on solid contact and showing off his speed with a highlight-reel sliding catch. Manager Walt Weiss called it “new scenery” for the MVP, noting his sprint speed was his best since 2020 — a promising sign after two injury stints. Acuña’s adjustments may have been subtle, but he’s back to his MVP form, and Weiss expects to see him in the cleanup spot again Saturday.

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