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Ronald Acuna becomes 1st player with 30 HRs and 60 stolen bases

Associated Press
By Associated Press
1 Min Read Aug. 31, 2023 | 2 years Ago
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LOS ANGELES — Atlanta’s Ronald Acuna Jr. hit a long grand slam in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday night, becoming the first player in major-league history with 30 home runs and 60 stolen bases in the same season.

Acuna sent a 429-foot shot to deep into the left-field pavilion off Lance Lynn for his third career slam and first since 2021. Acuna has 36 career homers in August, his most in any month.

Acuna has 61 stolen bases.

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