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Acuña Homers Again as Braves Even Series with Padres

Ronald Acuña Jr.'s second home run in as many games powers Atlanta to a 7-1 victory, snapping a seven-game skid against San Diego.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – MAY 23: Gavin Sheets #30 of the San Diego Padres jogs around the bases after hitting a home run in the second inning during the game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on May 23, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a 411-foot, two-run homer in the sixth inning, marking his second consecutive game with a home run after returning from ACL surgery.
  • The Braves secured a 7-1 win over the Padres, halting a seven-game losing streak against San Diego, including postseason matchups.
  • Atlanta's Grant Holmes delivered a strong performance, pitching seven innings and allowing just one run with six strikeouts.
  • Manny Machado provided a bright spot for the Padres, going 2-for-2 with an RBI and two walks, following his game-winning home run the previous night.
  • San Diego's starter Michael King was scratched shortly before the game due to shoulder stiffness, leading to an unexpected bullpen game for the Padres.