Ronald Acuna Jr.'s 21st homer of the season caused a bit of structural damage at Marlins Park
In the top of the third inning on a 2-2 pitch, Acuna's 432-foot solo shot was finished off with a bat flip:
Beautiful. right? Well sure, but it caused a bit of structural damage to Marlins Park:
Acuña has officially left his “mark” in Marlins Park. This is where his 432-foot HR hit. #Braves pic.twitter.com/9js0ErOAp7
— Kelsey Wingert (@KelsWingert) August 24, 2018
According to Statcast, that baby had an estimated 105-mph exit velocity and a 29-degree launch angle. And it also put him atop all rookies in home runs with 21 on the season.
We continue to be impressed by the outfielder and he shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. Until then, Kelsey Wingert was right -- he certainly leaves his mark.