Not one but TWO Marlins outfielders helped this Acuña HR over the wall
An unusual defensive mishap involving two outfielders gifted the Braves a home run during an 11-3 blowout.
Sources (8)
- Matt Olson goes deep as Braves defeat Marlins NBC Sports · 3h ago
- Braves blow Marlins out of the water for eighth straight win, 11-3 Yahoo Sports · 3h ago
- Acuña Jr. gets gift from Marlins OFs' flub on 1st of 2 HRs as Braves roll ESPN · 3h ago
- Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. in disbelief after wild Marlins blunder leads to HR Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
- c006eb3e5d5c13cdfe9d8150efda64f02d5abf16b883153f789985b7d5ec8cec Medicine Hat News · 4h ago
- Why a ball two Marlins accidentally knocked over the fence was a homer USA Today · 4h ago
- MLB blooper of the year? Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. homers thanks to colliding Marlins outfielders CBS Sports · 4h ago
- Not one but TWO Marlins outfielders helped this Acuña HR over the wall MLB.com · 4h ago broke it first
The brief
Two colliding Marlins outfielders accidentally knocked a ball over the fence during a game against the Braves, resulting in a home run for Ronald Acuña Jr. The play left the batter in disbelief and drew widespread attention as a potential blooper of the year candidate.
The game continued with the Braves securing an 11-3 victory over the Marlins. This outcome marked the eighth consecutive win for the Braves, extending their ongoing winning streak.
Coverage across ESPN, CBS Sports, USA Today, and Yahoo Sports details the mechanics of the rare defensive error that propelled the home run. Future updates will depend on subsequent games in the schedule.
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Quick answers
What happened during the Braves and Marlins game?
Two Marlins outfielders collided and accidentally knocked a ball over the fence, resulting in a home run for Ronald Acuña Jr.
Who won the game?
The Braves defeated the Marlins 11-3.
How many consecutive wins did the Braves achieve?
The victory marked the eighth straight win for the Braves.
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