Ronald Acuña Jr. becomes first MLB player to join exclusive 40-70 club with record-breaking season
- Acuña made history by reaching 40 home runs and 70 stolen bases, a feat never achieved before in MLB.
- Acuña hit a game-tying RBI single and stole second before scoring the winning run against the Cubs.
- The Braves honored Acuña's accomplishment with an in-game highlight reel, drawing criticism from the opposing broadcast team.
- Experts liken Acuña's rare combination of power and speed to legends like Willie Mays and praise his approach.
- Acuña is having an MVP-caliber season and has helped the Braves clinch the top NL playoff seed.