The Home Run Derby may not be for another few days, but don't tell that to Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr.
The 27-year-old superstar opened up Wednesday's showdown with the Athletics by crushing a leadoff home run to left. He didn't stop there, either, going yard again in the top of the fourth.
Acuña finished the contest 2-for-4 with a walk, two home runs and two RBIs, all while the Braves went on to win 9-1.
According to MLB.com's Sarah Langs, Acuña is now tied for the fifth-most multi-home run games out of the leadoff spot, doing so 14 times in his career. Francisco Lindor and Brady Anderson also had 14 career multi-homer games as leadoff men.
Mookie Betts owns the all-time record with 26, while George Springer has 22, Kyle Schwarber has 21 and Alfonso Soriano had 19.
Most multi-homer games out of leadoff spot:
— Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) July 10, 2025
Mookie Betts: 26
George Springer: 22
Kyle Schwarber: 21
Alfonso Soriano: 19
Ronald Acuña Jr.: 14
Francisco Lindor: 14
Brady Anderson: 14 https://t.co/LsjSfvWHuu
Acuña will take center stage at his home ballpark next week, starting with the Home Run Derby on Monday. The former MVP award winner will then make his fifth All-Star appearance on Tuesday, starting in the outfield for the National League at Truist Park.
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