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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.
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