On Friday afternoon, the Atlanta Braves opened up a series with the Milwaukee Brewers in Wisconsin.
They lost by a score of 2-1.
Braves Manager Makes Ronald Acuña Jr. Statement
GettyRonald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates following the 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays at Truist Park on June 2, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Despite the loss, Ronald Acuna Jr. made an excellent play that got a lot of views on social media.
bravesvision wrote: “RONNIE ROCKET🚀”
After the game, manager Walt Weiss made a bold statement about the former MVP.
Weiss (Via Zach Sweet of MLB.com): “99 times out of 100, that’s a double. But Acuña — that’s probably the best outfield arm in the game.”
“99 times out of 100, that’s a double. But Acuña — that’s probably the best outfield arm in the game.”
Social Media Reacts To Acuna Jr.’s Big Play
GettyRonald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves jogs off the field during the third inning against the New York Mets in game one of a doubleheader at Citi Field on July 29, 2026 in New York City.
Here’s what people were saying about the big highlight:
Hunter Baumgardt: “Luis Lara has two hits against Chris Sale. Only problem is…Ronald Acuña Jr. just threw an absolute dart to 2B to prevent him from a double. What a throw.”
@TalkinBaseball_: “Ronald Acuña Jr. throws an absolute seed to get Luis Lara trying to stretch a double”
FOX Sports: MLB: “Ronald Acuña Jr. made this incredible throw look TOO easy! 🤩”
GettyRonald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves looks on before the game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on August 07, 2026 in New York City.
Just Baseball: “My GOODNESS Ronald Acuña Jr! He unleashes an absolute missile to nail the runner at 2nd 🚀”
Zach Sweet: “Ronald Acuña Jr., that is incredible. Wow.”
MLB: “WHAT A THROW! Ronald Acuña Jr. with an absolute DART to second base 😮”
Ronald Acuña Jr. with an absolute DART to second base 😮
Looking At The Braves Right Now
GettyMauricio Dubón #14 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after lining out to right field against the Milwaukee Brewers in the eighth inning at American Family Field on August 21, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The Braves are currently the first-place team in the National League East with a 75-54 record in 129 games.
They have gone 4-6 over their last ten games (and are 33-31 in 64 games on the road).
Following two more games with the Brewers, the Braves will return home to host Freddie Freeman and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Truist Park on Tuesday night (they are off on Monday).
Atlanta Braves Manager Makes Bold Ronald Acuña Jr. Statement