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Braves Beat Marlins 8-4; Acuña Jr. Returns Heroically

5/20/2026

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Acuña Leads

The Atlanta Braves defeated Miami Marlins 8-4 on May 19, 2026.
Ronald Acuña Jr., returning from a left hamstring strain, doubled, walked twice and scored three runs.
Mauricio Dubón contributed three hits and delivered the go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning.
Martín Pérez allowed four runs and five hits while striking out ten in five innings.
Dylan Lee earned the win in 1 1/3 innings, improving his record to 2-0.

Summary

Acuña Returns

The Atlanta Braves activated outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. from the injured list on May 20, 2026, listing him as bench-available.
In his first game back, Acuña served as a designated hitter rather than in the outfield.
Infielder Kyle Farmer was placed on the 10-day injured list that day with a strained right forearm.
Atlanta entered the game leading the NL East at 32-15, the division’s best record.

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Acuña Leads

The Atlanta Braves defeated Miami Marlins 8-4 on May 19, 2026.
Ronald Acuña Jr., returning from a left hamstring strain, doubled, walked twice and scored three runs.
Mauricio Dubón contributed three hits and delivered the go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning.
Martín Pérez allowed four runs and five hits while striking out ten in five innings.
Dylan Lee earned the win in 1 1/3 innings, improving his record to 2-0.

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