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Braves Extend NL East Lead with Acuña’s Heroic Hit

Updated 2026-09-07 00:10 UTC 1 source Positive

Ronald Acuna Jr. hit a three-run homer to tie the game, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. The win extended the Braves' lead in the NL East by five games.

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Acuña gives Philly fans curtain call after 3-run HR

Ronald Acuna Jr. did a curtain call to irate Phillies fans after hitting a tying three-run homer and the Braves used a late rally to defeat Philadelphia 5-4 on Sunday, extending their lead in the NL East to five games.

2026-09-07 01:00 UTC