Ronald Acuña Jr. Returns to Lead Braves Past Marlins, 8-4

On Tuesday at LoanDepot Park, the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 8–4. It was Ronald Acuña Jr.’s first game since a May 2 left hamstring strain placed him on the injured list. Batting leadoff as the designated hitter, Acuña doubled, walked twice and scored three, delivering the offensive contribution for the win.

Ronald Acuña’s Three-Run Return Powers Braves Past Marlins, 8-4

Acuña entered the 10-day IL on May 2 with a left hamstring strain. The Braves reinstated him on May 19 and placed infielder Kyle Farmer on the 10-day IL for a strained right forearm. Before returning, Acuña was batting .252 with 32 hits, two homers, nine RBI and seven steals in 34 games.

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Mauricio Dubón’s three hits included the go-ahead RBI single in the eighth. Matt Olson added two hits, three RBIs and a two-run single to push the lead to 7–4. Michael Harris II homered (ninth of the season) and singled. Starter Martin Pérez struck out a career-high ten in five innings, and reliever Dylan Lee earned the win with 1  1/3 scoreless innings.

Ronald Acuña’s Three-Run Return Powers Braves Past Marlins, 8-4

The victory moved Atlanta to 32-16, preserving its lead atop the NL East. The Braves have gone 6-4 in their last ten games, while Miami sits 22-26 in fourth place, making the series pivotal for both clubs’ playoff positioning.

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The organization confirmed Acuña’s activation and listed him as the leadoff designated hitter in Tuesday’s lineup, while announcing infielder Kyle Farmer’s placement on the 10-day injured list.

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Commentators noted the Braves’ mounting injury list, with Jesús Cano observing that a day after Acuña’s return another key player, Drake Baldwin, landed on the IL, underscoring depth concerns.

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• “The #Braves today reinstated OF Ronald Acuña Jr. from the injured list and placed INF Kyle Farmer on the 10-day injured list, backdated to May 16, with a strained right forearm.” — Braves Official Communication

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• “One day after Ronald Acuña Jr. was activated off the injured list, Drake Baldwin gets sideline with a strained right oblique muscle. Braves just can’t catch a break with injuries to their top players.” — Jesús Cano, The Athletic

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• “He batted leadoff as the designated hitter.” — Game recap

Ronald Acuña’s Three-Run Return Powers Braves Past Marlins, 8-4

• “Braves starter Martin Perez allowed four runs and five hits and struck out a career-high 10 in five innings.” — Game recap

Ronald Acuña’s Three-Run Return Powers Braves Past Marlins, 8-4

• “Mauricio Dubon had three hits, including a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning.” — Game recap

Ronald Acuña’s Three-Run Return Powers Braves Past Marlins, 8-4

Chris Sale (6-3, 1.96 ERA) will start Wednesday versus the Marlins, with two games left.

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