Ronald Acuña Jr. reaches 200 home runs and 200 stolen bases in record time
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Last updated Sep 3, 2026
Ronald Acuña Jr. of the Atlanta Braves reached a career milestone on September 2, 2026, during a game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. With his 200th career home run, Acuña entered the 200-200 club faster than any other player in major league history, accomplishing the feat in 904 games. He also recorded his 20th stolen base of the season during the contest, bringing his career total to 225. The Braves lead the game 6-0 as the team looks to secure a win before traveling to Philadelphia for an upcoming series. Acuña’s performance drew recognition for both his individual record and the team's offensive production in a road environment. The milestone ends a stretch during which Acuña had not hit a home run since August 15.
- •Ronald Acuña Jr. recorded his 200th career home run against the Washington Nationals.
- •Acuña achieved the 200-200 milestone in 904 games, the fastest in league history.
- •The outfielder now has 225 career stolen bases and 20 home runs on the season.
- •The Atlanta Braves lead the Washington Nationals 6-0 during the September 2 game.
- •The Braves prepare for a series in Philadelphia following the current road stretch.
- 3:31 AMYahoo Sports — Acuña becomes fastest to 200 homers and 200 steals as Braves beat Nationals
- 2:28 AMYahoo Sports — Ronald Acuña Jr. just did something no MLB player has ever done faster
- 11:49 PMYahoo Sports — Ronald Acuña Jr. becomes fastest to 200 homers, 200 steals as Braves beat Nationals 9-0
- 10:15 PMYahoo Sports — Ronald Acuña Jr. makes MLB history as fastest to join 200-200 club
- 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — Ronald Acuña Jr. reaches 200 career home runs and 200 career stolen bases in fewest games
"Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a three-run homer to become the fastest player in major league history to reach 200 home runs and 200 stolen bases, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 9-0 on Wednesday. Sean Murphy homered for the third time in five games, a three-run shot in the sixth inning that broke a scoreless tie in a game that was interrupted by a 1-hour, 25-minute rain delay in the fourth. Acuña followed with a drive to left-center in the seventh, his 14th of the season, to make it 6-0.
"It’s been a long time coming but Ronald Acuña Jr. finally got off the hump here on September 2 against the Washington Nationals. For the first time since August 15, Acuña put one over the fence and this time, it allowed him to hit a pretty unique milestone. For starters, Acuña now has 200 home […]
"Ronald Acuña Jr. made MLB history Wednesday, becoming the fastest player ever to reach 200 home runs and 200 stolen bases while powering the Braves to a dominant win over the Nationals.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 3:31 AMAcuña becomes fastest to 200 homers and 200 steals as Braves beat Nationals
Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a three-run homer to become the fastest player in major league history to reach 200 home runs and 200 stolen bases, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 9-0 on Wednesday. Sean Murphy homered for the third time in five games, a three-run shot in the sixth inning that broke a scoreless tie in a game that was interrupted by a 1-hour, 25-minute rain delay in the fourth. Acuña followed with a drive to left-center in the seventh, his 14th of the season, to make it 6-0.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 2:28 AMRonald Acuña Jr. just did something no MLB player has ever done faster
Ronald Acuña Jr. made MLB history Wednesday, becoming the fastest player ever to reach 200 home runs and 200 stolen bases while powering the Braves to a dominant win over the Nationals.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 11:49 PMRonald Acuña Jr. becomes fastest to 200 homers, 200 steals as Braves beat Nationals 9-0
Alfonso Soriano set the previous record at 929 games in August of 2006 while playing for the Nationals against the Braves.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 10:15 PMRonald Acuña Jr. makes MLB history as fastest to join 200-200 club
Ronald Acuña Jr. joined the 200-200 club faster than any player in history
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 8:30 PMRonald Acuña Jr. reaches 200 career home runs and 200 career stolen bases in fewest games
It’s been a long time coming but Ronald Acuña Jr. finally got off the hump here on September 2 against the Washington Nationals. For the first time since August 15, Acuña put one over the fence and this time, it allowed him to hit a pretty unique milestone. For starters, Acuña now has 200 home […]
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