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Acuña Jr. Gets Day Off to Reset | Atlanta Braves News
The Braves are facing the Dodgers in a high-stakes showdown, but the real story is Ronald Acuña Jr. sitting out — a major move by manager Walt Weiss to help the star reset after a slump. Acuña’s been chasing pitches and struggling at the plate since the All-Star break, with his average plummeting to .228. Despite playing 81 games and still posting above-average stats, his OPS+ is down, and his usual top-of-the-order role may be in flux. This break could be the reset he needs — or a sign of bigger lineup changes ahead. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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