Atlanta Braves superstar outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. set the record straight on Thursday night as to who is really the National League MVP this season.
In a big rivalry game between the Braves and red-hot Los Angeles Dodgers with NL playoff ramifications, Acuña hammered a beautiful home run into the Dodgers stands with the bases loaded to give the Braves a 5-1 lead in the top of the second inning.
The homer helped Acuña make history as he became the first-ever MLB player to hit 30 home runs and steal 60 bases in a single season.
It also happened in Los Angeles, where fellow superstar Mookie Betts had been getting NL MVP consideration for his stellar 2023 season.
While Betts is a phenomenal player, Acuña’s historic 2023 season should probably tilt a very close NL MVP race in his favor when it’s all said and done.
HISTORY MADE.
RONALD'S 30TH HOME RUN OF THE SEASON IS A GRAND SLAM. pic.twitter.com/Cwun8fwyil
— Bally Sports: Braves (@BravesOnBally) September 1, 2023
What makes this historic night even more incredible is that Acuña literally got married earlier in the day to his longtime girlfriend Maria Laborde.
How often do you achieve so much in your life in one single day?
All we know is that we’ll take a National League Championship with the Braves and Dodgers duking it out for the third time in four years yesterday.
Also, plenty of congrats to Acuña on what’s surely one of the happiest days of his life.
MLB fans (and especially Braves fans) were amazed by this historic moment.
Incredible from our MVP https://t.co/4mV1ct4ukJ
— Bryan Matthews (@BMattAU) September 1, 2023
What a moment. #ForTheA https://t.co/dCsYq2OU18
— Jon Tweets Sports (@jontweetssports) September 1, 2023
The Best of the Best… 😎✌🏽🔥⚾ 30 Hr – 60 Bases Robadas @ronaldacunajr24 #Respect #ForTheA @Braves #PaEncima https://t.co/XJz29UjLVF
— Ron Harvey (@Rontiburon) September 1, 2023
Y’all. Ronald Acuña GOT MARRIED earlier today.
Then hits a Grand Slam to make history. First player in MLB history with 30+ home runs and 60+ stolen bases in a single season. 🤯🤯🤯
MVP. Has to be. https://t.co/4ZbNonTYQg
— Devin Francesca (@Devbos) September 1, 2023
The sweet sweet sound of Dodger fan boo's is the perfect soundtrack for this moment https://t.co/EdQqw1WoKK
— Cam Gaskins (@CamGaskinsTV) September 1, 2023
Your National League MVP https://t.co/wofwX6RKvH
— Caleb Johnson (@ATLjohnson18) September 1, 2023
Inject this into my veins. Imagine thinking anyone else is the NL MVP this season? https://t.co/qbHyOoSTWk
— max haldeman (@Maxhaldeman13) September 1, 2023
Ronald Acuna plays a different game. First player in MLB history with 30 homers and 60 stolen bases. It's only August 31. https://t.co/TDmkxqFi77
— Mark McClellan (@M_McClellan) September 1, 2023
Ronald outscoring Florida football's entire offense on one swing:
(okay, now I'm done) https://t.co/3e06YzXaTZ
— Alan Cole (@Alan__Cole) September 1, 2023
What a day for Ronald. Got married this morning. Made MLB history on a granny at Dodger stadium. Helluva day. https://t.co/bGWc8uxrLJ
— Thomas (@BagItTagIt) September 1, 2023
!!!!!!!!!! https://t.co/8Q8VbRCa4Y
— Cory Woodroof (@CoryWoodroof47) September 1, 2023
I can't believe this stat. I love history and the Braves so much. https://t.co/3XqJVcxYEg
— Justin (@Justinj9511) September 1, 2023
👍😎Great job! https://t.co/JEUIGe3Bw7
— Doris Bivings♏🦂🦃🎃💙💙❤❤ (@BivingsDoris) September 1, 2023
FIRST EVER. https://t.co/Gr99ntx2yb
— Vic Damone Jr (@wholesomefoxx) September 1, 2023
Ronnie got married today and then made history!! #ForTheA https://t.co/pHaT0Cmce4
— Carter Mcinnis (@carter_mcinnis) September 1, 2023
He’s special. Goodness gracious he’s special. https://t.co/b22QFgLst5
— Garrett Kee (@GKee23) September 1, 2023
