Washington (United States) (AFP) – Venezuelan outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. became the fastest baseball player in Major League history to reach 200 home runs and 200 stolen bases this Wednesday, during the Atlanta Braves' 9-0 victory over the Washington Nationals.
First modification: 09/03/2026 - 03:29
Acuña reached the historic mark with a three-run homer in the seventh inning, a homer that extended Atlanta's lead over Washington and ended a 16-game wait without hitting a home run.
The 2023 National League Most Valuable Player entered the club 200-200 in just 904 games, surpassing by 25 games the record held by the Dominican Alfonso Soriano, who had needed 929 games to achieve the same combination of power and speed.
The Venezuelan had completed 200 stolen bases in June 2025 and since then he has been chasing the home run that would allow him to complete the feat.
The search had lasted longer than expected in a campaign affected by injuries and a recent drop in offensive production.
The home run was the fourteenth of the season for Acuña, who continues to expand an exceptional resume in the Major Leagues.
His hit also contributed to the 9-0 victory of the Braves that consolidated their leadership in the East Division of the National League.
Sean Murphy had led the way for Atlanta with a three-run homer in the sixth inning.
The Braves thus completed the sweep of the Nationals and will now face a crucial four-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies, their main pursuers in the division.
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