Ronald Acuña Jr. Can Make Atlanta Braves History Against Rockies

On Saturday, the Atlanta Braves will proceed their sequence with the Colorado Rockies in Denver.

The Braves are coming off an 8-6 win on Friday.

Ronald Acuña Jr. completed with two hits, one stroll, one stolen base and a scored run.

Ronald Acuña Jr. Can Make Atlanta Braves History

gettyRonald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after hitting an RBI single within the first inning in opposition to the Chicago Cubs at Truist Park on September 08, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.

During Saturday’s sport, Acuña Jr. could make Braves historical past, as he wants only one house run to maneuver forward of Brian McCann (188) for sole possession of eleventh on the workforce’s all-time list.

Acuña Jr. is at the moment batting .248 with 31 hits, two house runs, 9 RBI’s, 16 runs and 7 stolen bases in 33 video games.

@FantasyProsMLB wrote: “ATL Braves Lineup 05/02 1. Ronald Acuna Jr. RF 2. Drake Baldwin C 3. Ozzie Albies 2B 4. Matt Olson 1B 5. Michael Harris II DH 6. Mauricio Dubon CF 7. Austin Riley 3B 8. Mike Yastrzemski LF 9. Jorge Mateo H.H”

Acuña Jr.’s Braves Career

gettyRonald Acuña Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after hitting a two-run homer within the third inning in opposition to the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park on April 24, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Acuña Jr. is in his ninth MLB season (all with the Braves).

The 2023 National League MVP has made 5 All-Star Games.

Over 850 profession video games, the 28-year-old is batting .288 with 944 hits, 188 house runs, 468 RBI’s, 671 runs and 212 stolen bases.

While Acuña Jr., has gotten off to a gradual begin to the 2026 season, he’s nonetheless some of the worthwhile gamers within the National League.

David O’Brien wrote (on August 26, 2023): “Ronald Acuña Jr. recorded his MLB-leading 13th stolen base Tuesday, the 120th of his career in his 538th game. Acuña also has 123 homers, and is thus the fastest in MLB history to reach 120 homers and 120 stolen bases. Previous fastest was Reds “great Eric Davis, in 559 games.”

Braves Right Now

gettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – MAY 23: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after hitting a lead off house run through the first inning in opposition to the San Diego Padres at Truist Park on May 23, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

The Braves have been rolling of their first 12 months enjoying beneath supervisor Walt Weiss.

They are on the high of the National League East with a 23-10 report in 33 video games.

On the street, the Braves have gone 11-4 within the 15 video games they’ve performed exterior of Truist Park in Georgia.

After the Rockies, they’re headed to Seattle for a sequence with the Mariners on Monday.

Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been overlaying the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar