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Braves News: Ronald Acuña Jr. grand in spring training win, and more

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 28: Ronald Acuña Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates hitting a home run during the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Truist Park on September 28, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Atlanta Braves’ bats were hot during Friday’s 15-8 win over the Boston Red Sox. It was an exciting third inning, as the Braves plated 11 runs and Ronald Acuña Jr. launched a grand slam. Mike Yastrzemski and Matt Olson also joined in on the fun and went yard. 

Altogether, the Braves racked up 13 hits and look to keep the momentum going during today’s matchup with the Baltimore Orioles.

MLB News:

Wayne Granger, former Cincinnati Reds reliever, passed away earlier this week at age 81. 

Detroit Tigers right-hander Troy Melton will likely miss Opening Day after dealing with elbow inflammation. 

Kansas City Royals right-hander Stephen Kolek has been diagnosed with an oblique strain. He will be shut down for a week before he is reevaluated. 

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