Atlanta Braves at Washington Nationals

Braves superstar Ronald Acuña Jr. added another feat to the record books. Acuña became the fastest player in MLB history to reach 200 homers and 200 stolen bases when he launched a three-run shot in the seventh inning of Wednesday afternoon’s 9-0 win in the series finale at Nationals Park. “Any time you’re first, or even top 50 on any list in this game, it’s amazing when you think about the history of this game and the people who have played it,” manager Walt Weiss said. “We know Ronald’s talent. It’s freakish talent. So he’s capable of doing unbelievable things.” It was the 14th round-tripper of an injury-interrupted season for the 2023 National League MVP, and it extended the NL East-leading Braves’ lead to 6-0. With 225 stolen bases -- he recorded his 200th stolen base back on June 24, 2025 -- Acuña joined the 200-200 club in his 904th game, 25 games quicker than seven-time All-Star Alfonso Soriano reached the milestone.  “I know how much I’ve kept working to be here,“ Acuña said. “For me, it’s an honor to be on that list with Alfonso Soriano.” And the list of luminaries who occupy the next four spots on the list is also impressive: Eric Davis (1,053 games), Bobby Bonds (1.065), Sammy Sosa (1,094) and Barry Bonds (1,094). Acuña sat on the precipice of the accomplishment for 16 games since homering on Aug. 15. In his previous 15 games, he slashed an uncharacteristic .207/.292/.241. He finished 3-for-5 on Wednesday.