Not one but TWO Marlins outfielders helped this Acuña HR over the wall
Two Marlins outfielders accidentally helped Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a home run, contributing to the Braves' eighth straight win.
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Sources (8)
- Matt Olson goes deep as Braves defeat Marlins NBC Sports · 14h ago
- Braves blow Marlins out of the water for eighth straight win, 11-3 Yahoo Sports · 14h ago
- Acuña Jr. gets gift from Marlins OFs' flub on 1st of 2 HRs as Braves roll ESPN · 14h ago
- Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. in disbelief after wild Marlins blunder leads to HR Yahoo Sports · 14h ago
- c006eb3e5d5c13cdfe9d8150efda64f02d5abf16b883153f789985b7d5ec8cec Medicine Hat News · 14h ago
- Why a ball two Marlins accidentally knocked over the fence was a homer USA Today · 14h ago
- MLB blooper of the year? Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. homers thanks to colliding Marlins outfielders CBS Sports · 14h ago
- Not one but TWO Marlins outfielders helped this Acuña HR over the wall MLB.com · 14h ago
The brief
Two Marlins outfielders collided while attempting to catch a fly ball, accidentally knocking it over the fence. The ball was ruled a home run for Ronald Acuña Jr., who was at bat.
The Braves went on to defeat the Marlins 11-3, extending their winning streak to eight games. The play has drawn significant attention, with ESPN and CBS Sports describing it as a potential blooper of the year.
USA Today and MLB.com have explained the rules that led to the home run being awarded.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 1h ago.
Quick answers
What happened during the game between the Braves and the Marlins?
Two Marlins outfielders collided while trying to catch a fly ball, accidentally knocking it over the fence. The ball was ruled a home run for Ronald Acuña Jr.
How did the Braves perform in the game?
The Braves defeated the Marlins 11-3, extending their winning streak to eight games.
What has been the reaction to the play?
The play has been widely discussed, with some outlets describing it as a potential blooper of the year. The rules that led to the home run being awarded have also been explained.
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