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Acuña Powers Braves Past Reds 5-2 with 2 More Homers as Atlanta Hits 40 Wins

  • On Saturday, Ronald Acuna hit two solo home runs to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 5-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ballpark.
  • The victory pushed the Braves to 40 wins, making them the first team in the majors to reach the milestone while improving their road record to 23-9.
  • Jorge Mateo and Matt Olson each added solo home runs, while starting pitcher Martin Perez earned the win allowing two runs over five innings.
  • Despite a two-run homer from JJ Bleday, the Reds dropped their third straight game as Raisel Iglesias secured his 10th save for Atlanta.
  • Atlanta aims for a series sweep on Sunday as Braves RHP Spencer Strider starts against LHP Nick Lodolo, who carries a 5.57 ERA.
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Braves bring 1-0 series lead over Reds into game 2

Atlanta Braves (39-19, first in the NL East) vs. Cincinnati Reds (29-27, fourth in the NL Central) Cincinnati; Saturday, 7:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Martin Perez (2-3, 2.70 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 40 strikeouts); Reds: Brady Singer (2-4, 6.

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