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Braves Bench Acuña for Kim | Atlanta Braves News
Braves manager Walt Weiss shocks fans by benching star Ronald Acuña Jr. for the final game against the Dodgers, citing a prolonged slump and need for mental reset — despite Acuña’s All-Star pedigree. With Ha-Seong Kim delivering a clutch walk-off hit earlier in the week, he gets the start, while Dubón shifts to left field. Acuña’s OPS has plummeted since late July, and his timing against fastballs is off — a critical issue for an offense needing momentum. The matchup also features ace pitchers Yamamoto vs. Sale, adding stakes to a series already won. Weiss’s bold move signals a willingness to…
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