Ronald Acuna Jr. trolls Phillies after Braves claim Wild Card win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 3:43 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
On October 2, the Atlanta Braves defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in the Wild Card Series. Ronald Acuna Jr. capped off the victory with his 'night night' celebration, marking a heated rivalry that intensified over the past month. Previous interactions included Zack Wheeler calling Acuna out for his home run trot, fueling tensions. The Braves' win halted the Phillies' chance for a third consecutive postseason victory over Atlanta.
- •Braves defeat Phillies in Wild Card Series on October 2.
- •Ronald Acuna Jr. celebrates with a 'night night' gesture.
- •The teams have met frequently in September and October.
- •Zack Wheeler had previously criticized Acuna's home run trot.
- •Both teams are positioned to remain competitive in coming seasons.
- 3:43 PMYahoo Sports — Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. trolls Phillies, gets last laugh after playing villain this season
"The Philadelphia Phillies and Ronald Acuna Jr. have no love lost between the two. On Thursday, he got the final chance to do an ultimate troll job.
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