The Los Angeles Dodgers stayed classy in defeat before their rematch against the Atlanta Braves on Friday.
After losing their series opener against Ronald Acuna Jr. and the Braves on Thursday, the Dodgers still managed to extend a heartfelt gesture to the NL MVP frontrunner.
Acuna gave the Braves a lead that they never relinquished on Thursday when he hit a grand slam in the top of the 2nd inning. The home run was Acuna’s 30th for the season, which gave him the very first 30-homer, 60-stolen base season in MLB history.
Before Friday’s contest at Dodger Stadium, a familiar face awarded Acuna with a commemorative base from the previous night’s historic moment. Ex-Braves star Freddie Freeman had the honor of presenting the gift to his former teammate.
Some Braves fans couldn’t help but get emotional over their former star sharing the moment with Acuna.
Freeman played a dozen seasons for the Braves. He made five All-Star teams, won the NL MVP award in 2020, and helped secure the team’s World Series win in 2021.
Freeman and Acuna were teammates for three seasons before the first baseman moved to Los Angeles.
Acuna has had a week full of memorable moments — which includes getting married hours before hitting a grand slam against the Dodgers.
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