Is Ronald Acuna Jr. about to ruin the Phillies' pitching plans with one explosive swing
Is Ronald Acuna Jr. about to ruin the Phillies' pitching plans with one explosive swing (Image Source: Getty Images)
The Philadelphia Phillies are preparing for a challenging task. They will be playing the Atlanta Braves and their megastar, Ronald Acuna Jr., in a new series. The Phillies' recent winning streak was put to an end, and they now have to remain steadfast as Acuna Jr.
comes off a lengthy injury layoff. The team is banking on their three selected pitchers to enable them to take the series and stall the rise of the Braves' firepower.
Zack Wheeler
and
Cristopher Sanchez
to guide Phillies' battle
The Phillies are delegating three important pitchers to attempt and inhibit Ronald Acuna Jr. and the Braves' powerful lineup. Zack Wheeler and others will star in the series.
Wheeler has been extremely tough this season with a 6–1 record and a 2.42 ERA. Suarez is also performing well with a 3–0 record and a 3.70 ERA.
Sánchez carries a 4–1 record and a 3.17 ERA after 54 innings.
These pitchers will have to be in top form. Acuna has fared well against some of them previously. He has hit four home runs off Wheeler in 48 plate appearances.
Acuna has not been as good against Suarez, though, hitting a mere .214 across eight games. And while he has only seen Sánchez six times, he has already managed three hits, including a home run. The Phillies are employing primarily left-handed starters in hopes of making things more difficult for Acuna to become hot.
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Ronald Acuna Jr. is back and playing like a star once more. Having missed almost a year due to a torn ACL, he homered twice in his first two games back.
One was a huge 467-foot homer. He also hit a 427-foot home run the next evening. The bat's speed and power are still intact, and he is energetic. Acuna stated that he is feeling good, and manager Brian Snitker concurs he changed his mind on giving Acuna a day off.
With Acuna batting well and leading off, the Braves lineup is more potent.
His teammate Matt Olson explained that Acuna was simply "born with" that type of ability. In 2023, Acuna had a season to recall with 40+ home runs and 70+ steals.
Now he appears ready to accomplish something extraordinary once more. Braves pitcher Grant Holmes also pitched well recently, going seven innings and allowing just one run. That provides the Braves even greater momentum as they face the Phillies.
The Phillies are facing a big test as they try to stop Ronald Acuna Jr. and the powerful Atlanta Braves. They are counting on three strong pitchers Wheeler, Suarez, and Sanchez to keep the Braves' bats quiet.
But Acuna Jr. is already showing MVP form just days after returning from injury. This series could be close, and it may come down to whether the Phillies' pitchers can hold off one of the best hitters in the league.
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