ATLANTA — Ronald Acuña Jr. slid into second base ahead of the throw, adding another slice of history to an already unprecedented season. He grabbed the bag and hoisted it above his head, soaking up the cheers from the home crowd after becoming the charter member of the 40-70 club.
A short time later, Acuña rounded third and barreled for home, diving headfirst across the plate with the run that gave the Atlanta Braves another comeback victory - and provided baseball's most thrilling player with his MVP statement.
“It's really an incredible moment,” Acuña said through an interpreter, his two young sons squirming in his arms after a celebratory soaking from his teammates.