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Watch Ronald Acuna Jr.'s epic celebration as he becomes first member of MLB's 40-70 club

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. is making history in style.

After becoming the first player in MLB history to record 40 home runs and 70 stolen bases in a single season on Wednesday, Acuña celebrated by literally swiping second base. He pulled the base out of the ground and triumphantly hoisted it over his head, before a staff member retrieved the base and transported the historic memento to the dugout for safekeeping.

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The home crowd at Truist Park chanted "MVP.