Ronald Acuña's two home runs lead Braves past Reds 5-2
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Last updated May 31, 2026
The Atlanta Braves defeated the Cincinnati Reds 5-2, powered by two home runs from Ronald Acuña Jr. The Braves also launched a total of four homers during the game, securing a series victory in Cincinnati. The team's pitching performed effectively, contributing to the win. The Braves look to maintain their momentum as they head into upcoming matchups.
- •Ronald Acuña Jr. hit two home runs in the game.
- •The Braves hit a total of four home runs.
- •The game was played in Cincinnati.
- •Atlanta secured the series win.
- •Braves' pitching helped secure the victory.
- 2:53 AMYahoo Sports — Acuña Jr. hits 2 homers as Braves beat Reds for their 40th win
- 2:17 AMYahoo Sports — Acuña powers Braves past Reds 5-2 with 2 more homers as Atlanta hits 40 wins
- 1:54 AMYahoo Sports — Ronald Acuna homers twice, as Braves power past Reds 5-2
"Ronald Acuña Jr. homered for a third straight game — hitting a pair of solo shots — to lead the Atlanta Braves over the Cincinnati Reds 5-2 on Saturday night. Acuña homered to right-center field off Brady Singer (2-5) to tie it at 2 in the third inning. Jorge Mateo hit his third homer — to the second deck in left field off Singer for a 3-2 lead in the fifth.
"Ronald Acuña Jr. homered for a third straight game — hitting a pair of solo shots — to lead the Atlanta Braves over the Cincinnati Reds 5-2 on Saturday night. Acuña homered to right-center field off Brady Singer (2-5) to tie it at 2 in the third inning. Martín Pérez (3-3) allowed two runs and four hits and walked three in five innings to earn the win.
"The Braves blasted four homers, as the pitching did their job to secure another series win on the road in Cincinnati.
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External links- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 2:53 AMAcuña Jr. hits 2 homers as Braves beat Reds for their 40th win
Ronald Acuña Jr. homered for a third straight game — hitting a pair of solo shots — to lead the Atlanta Braves over the Cincinnati Reds 5-2 on Saturday night. Acuña homered to right-center field off Brady Singer (2-5) to tie it at 2 in the third inning. Martín Pérez (3-3) allowed two runs and four hits and walked three in five innings to earn the win.
- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 2:17 AMAcuña powers Braves past Reds 5-2 with 2 more homers as Atlanta hits 40 wins
Ronald Acuña Jr. homered for a third straight game — hitting a pair of solo shots — to lead the Atlanta Braves over the Cincinnati Reds 5-2 on Saturday night. Acuña homered to right-center field off Brady Singer (2-5) to tie it at 2 in the third inning. Jorge Mateo hit his third homer — to the second deck in left field off Singer for a 3-2 lead in the fifth.
- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 1:54 AMRonald Acuna homers twice, as Braves power past Reds 5-2
The Braves blasted four homers, as the pitching did their job to secure another series win on the road in Cincinnati.
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