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Ronald Acuna Jr. is undergoing an MRI due to Achilles issues, Cubs are making roster moves with Ian Happ possibly heading to the injured list and Moises Ballesteros being promoted, and several pitchers including Adrian Houser and Chris Paddack are involved in trade deadline scenarios affecting their teams' starting rotations.
The MLB Home Run Derby field is set with eight players, including Jazz Chisholm Jr., Ronald Acuña Jr., and Cal Raleigh, who leads the league with 36 homers. The event will take place at Truist Park in Atlanta, featuring players with notable power stats and connections to the host city, with some participants also playing in the upcoming All-Star Game.
Ronald Acuna Jr. was scratched from the Braves' lineup due to back tightness, affecting his participation in the upcoming All-Star Game, while Athletics' shortstop Jacob Wilson was injured after being hit by a pitch during the game.
The Atlanta Braves defeated the Miami Marlins 6-3 to complete a sweep of their three-game series. The Braves got early runs and homers from Marcell Ozuna and Matt Olson, and despite a bizarre start from Dylan Dodd, the bullpen held on for the win. Ronald Acuña Jr. left the game after fouling a ball off his knee, but the Braves extended their lead in the ninth inning to avoid any Marlins comeback. The Braves now have a six-game lead in the NL East and will face the Baltimore Orioles in their next game.