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Braves' Acuna struggles offensively in NLDS against Dodgers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 12:27 AM

Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Braves' Acuna struggles offensively in NLDS against Dodgers

Summary

Ronald Acuna Jr. is hitting.167 with a.485 OPS in his last 18 at-bats entering the NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Despite his struggles in the postseason, Braves analyst C.J. Nitkowski remains optimistic about Acuna's potential to perform. Acuna has scored in his previous four games, and is looking for his first extra-base hit during Game 3 of the series. Analysts note that he is not pressing for production, which could bode well for Atlanta as the playoffs progress.

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By the Numbers

•Acuna's average is.167 through his last 18 postseason at-bats.
•He has a.769 OPS across 34 playoff games, below his career average.
•Acuna has scored in four consecutive games so far in the playoffs.
•Analysts believe Acuna's breakout performance is imminent.
•The Braves face the Dodgers in the NL Division Series.

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The Atlanta Braves won the 2021 World Series without Ronald Acuna Jr., but they are unlikely to go all the way in 2026 unless the franchise pillar comes alive in the playoffs. He was hitting just .167 with a .485 OPS through his last 18 at-bats entering Tuesday’s National League Division Series battle versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. One broadcaster […] The post How Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. has impressed analyst despite quiet playoffs showing appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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