ATLANTA --Ronald Acuña Jr.caught the New York Yankees off-guard with a spectacular throw to end the third inning in the Atlanta Braves' series-opening 7-3 victory Friday night.
The All-Star right fielder threw out Jorbit Vivas at third base when the runner was trying to tag up on a deep fly to the corner in right.
At 301 feet -- no bounces -- it is the longest outfield assist this season, and the first throw of 300-plus feet with no bounces sinceMookie Betts' 302-foot throw to keep Ketel Martefrom stretching a double into a triple on July 31, 2020.