Ronald Acuña Jr. to Lead Off for Braves Against Phillies
The Atlanta Braves have decided to place Ronald Acuña Jr. in the leadoff position and assign him as the designated hitter for their game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday. This decision comes as the Braves aim to secure a victory in the final game of their four-game series.
Acuña previously batted second in a comeback win on Sunday, where the Braves triumphed 5-4. Manager Walt Weiss has opted to keep Acuña out of the field, with Lane Thomas starting in right field instead. The Braves have won two of the first three games in the series and currently lead the NL East by five games.
Acuña is experiencing a strong performance, boasting a four-game hitting streak with a total of 10 hits in 17 at-bats, including three home runs and nine RBIs. His notable contribution on Sunday was a three-run homer that tied the game after the Phillies had led. The Braves, with a season record of 85-58, are looking to extend their lead in the division with a win on Monday.
