Braves Sweep Marlins with Acuna's Two Homers
Ronald Acuna Jr. hit two home runs, contributing to the Atlanta Braves' 11-3 victory against the Miami Marlins on Thursday, which completed a three-game series sweep and extended their winning streak to eight games.
Acuna's home runs came in the third and eighth innings, driving in three runs overall. Matt Olson also made an impact with a home run and a double, while the Braves collected a total of 14 hits during the game. Mauricio Dubon had four hits and two RBIs, and Michael Harris II recorded a single, double, and triple with two RBIs.
The game experienced a rain delay of 1:24 in the fourth inning. Braves starter Martin Perez pitched three no-hit innings before exiting, while Victor Mederos, one of six Braves pitchers, threw two scoreless innings. Marlins starter Janson Junk allowed two runs over three innings. A defensive error by Miami in the third inning allowed Acuna's first home run to score, and the Braves solidified their lead with four runs in the sixth inning.
