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Sports Illustrated
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Karl Rasmussen

Phillies Manager Rips Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr. for Excessive Celebration

Braves superstar Ronald Acuña Jr. hit his 37th home run of the season on Tuesday night, breaking a 1–1 deadlock with the Phillies in the fifth inning. 

Philadelphia’s starter Zack Wheeler hung a curveball over the plate, and Acuña demolished it for a two-run shot that carried 424 feet. While rounding the bases, the 25-year-old didn’t hold back with his celebratory antics. 

Acuña could be seen flapping imaginary wings as he rounded first base and then gesturing that he had ice in his veins while passing third.

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