Ronald Acuña Jr. hits three-run homer as Braves defeat Philadelphia 5-4
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Last updated Sep 7, 2026
Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a three-run home run on Sunday to tie the game before the Braves rallied to defeat the Phillies 5-4. The outfielder acknowledged the Philadelphia crowd with a curtain call following the game-tying hit. The victory allowed the Braves to extend their lead in the National League East standings to five games. The game concluded after a late-inning rally shifted the momentum in favor of the visitors. The Braves now hold a wider divisional advantage as they continue their late-season push.
- •Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a three-run home run on Sunday.
- •The Braves defeated the Phillies with a final score of 5-4.
- •The win extends the Braves' NL East lead to five games.
- •Acuña performed a curtain call in front of the Philadelphia crowd.
- 1:00 AMESPN — Acuña gives Philly fans curtain call after 3-run HR
"Ronald Acuna Jr. did a curtain call to irate Phillies fans after hitting a tying three-run homer and the Braves used a late rally to defeat Philadelphia 5-4 on Sunday, extending their lead in the NL East to five games.
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