Ronald Acuña Jr. Makes MLB History with 40-70 Season, Secures Top Seed for Braves

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Ronald Acuña Jr. Makes MLB History with 40-70 Season, Secures Top Seed for Braves
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Ronald Acuña Jr. of the Atlanta Braves became the first player in MLB history to achieve a 40-70 season, hitting 40 home runs and stealing 70 bases. Acuña stole his 70th base in the 10th inning against the Chicago Cubs, helping the Braves secure a 6-5 walk-off win and clinch the top seed in the National League. With his exceptional power-speed combination, Acuña is now a favorite for the NL MVP award. The Braves will begin their playoff campaign in the NLDS against the winner of the wild-card series.

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