VIDEO: Ronald Acuña Bat Flips and Talks Smack to Ump on Game-Tying Homer in the 9th
By Parker White
YOU'VE GOTTA BE KIDDING ME! Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. hasn't been a fan of the home plate umpire all day, but he got his revenge and tied the game with a two-run laser shot into the Chop House. Check out this blast against the Reds and Acuña's emotions that followed:
Walk-off hit last night.
— FOX Sports: Braves (@FOXSportsBraves) August 4, 2019
Game-tying homer today.
Have a 24 hours, Ronald Acuña Jr. pic.twitter.com/oJtnxzPAug
That's his 27th homer of the season. Not too bad for a lead off man in his second season in the bigs, right?
As he rounded the bases, the phenom was hooting and hollering while beating his chest. Gotta love the emotion from this kid.
Oh, and the bat flip was TREMENDOUS.
Bat flip of the year, easily pic.twitter.com/VkzCzqnHTk
— Andrew Joseph (@AndyJ0seph) August 4, 2019
Wow, even Tim Anderson has to tip his cap to that one!
Not a bad time for some catharsis, eh? Interesting that it came against Amir Garrett, the man who escalated last week's infamous Reds-Pirates brawl.
Been a frustrating day at the plate for Acuña, who didn't like the strike two call. Battled from behind 0-2, worked the count full and tied the game with his 27th homer of the season.
— Kevin McAlpin (@KevinMcAlpin) August 4, 2019
29 of his 53 career homers have either tied the game or given the #Braves the lead. @680TheFan https://t.co/Jl5iyh26Ml
Atlanta hasn't had a big hit with runners in scoring position all game, but it doesn't matter when you can mash like these guys.