Acuña hits two home runs as Braves top Marlins 11-3
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 3:12 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Ronald Acuña Jr. recorded two home runs, including one aided by a defensive miscue from the Miami Marlins, as the Atlanta Braves secured an 11-3 victory. This win completed a three-game series for the Braves against the Marlins. Matt Olson also contributed with a home run during the game. The Braves continue to solidify their position in the standings following this performance.
- •Braves finish series against Marlins with a dominant win.
- •Acuña's second home run was helped by a flyball error.
- •Matt Olson added another home run for the Braves.
- •The game took place on August 7, 2026.
- 3:12 PMYahoo Sports — Marlins' outfield collision causes deflection that assists Ronald Acuña Jr. homer in Braves' eighth straight win
- 5:05 AMESPN MLB — Marlins OFs' flyball miscue gifts Acuña 1st of 2 HRs
- 3:15 AMMLB.com — Not one but TWO Marlins outfielders helped this Acuña HR over the wall - MLB.com
"ATLANTA -- Ronald Acuña Jr. has homered off the Marlins as frequently as he has any other team. But this marked the first time he literally homered off two Marlins. Acuña recorded one of the wackiest home runs you will see during the third inning of Thursday …
"- Ronald Acuña Jr. hit two home runs, including one assisted by Miami's defense, and Matt Olson added a blast as the Atlanta Braves beat the Marlins 11-3 to complete a three-game...
"A Miami lowlight created a highlight for a power-surged Acuña, who clocked out with a pair of dingers in Atlanta's latest victory.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 3:12 PMMarlins' outfield collision causes deflection that assists Ronald Acuña Jr. homer in Braves' eighth straight win
A Miami lowlight created a highlight for a power-surged Acuña, who clocked out with a pair of dingers in Atlanta's latest victory.
- ESPN MLBAug 7, 2026, 5:05 AMMarlins OFs' flyball miscue gifts Acuña 1st of 2 HRs
- Ronald Acuña Jr. hit two home runs, including one assisted by Miami's defense, and Matt Olson added a blast as the Atlanta Braves beat the Marlins 11-3 to complete a three-game...
- MLB.comAug 7, 2026, 3:15 AMNot one but TWO Marlins outfielders helped this Acuña HR over the wall - MLB.com
ATLANTA -- Ronald Acuña Jr. has homered off the Marlins as frequently as he has any other team. But this marked the first time he literally homered off two Marlins. Acuña recorded one of the wackiest home runs you will see during the third inning of Thursday …
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