Ronald Acuña Jr robs Kingery's home run but turns it into an inside the parker, a breakdown

Sep 12, 2019 1.0M views 2:16
MLB 2019

What Happened

In the bottom of the third inning of a tied game, Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. makes a spectacular play to rob Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Scott Kingery of a home run. Kingery steps up to the plate with one out and on a 2-1 count, he sends a towering fly ball deep to right field. Acuña Jr. races back towards the wall, timing his jump perfectly to make the catch at the warning track. However, as he crashes into the wall, the ball bounces out of his glove and rolls along the warning track. Acuña Jr. quickly recovers and scoops up the ball, but by that time, Kingery has rounded the bases and is sprinting towards home. Acuña Jr. fires the ball towards the infield, but it ricochets off his own face, knocking his helmet off. Undeterred, Acuña Jr. continues the play, chasing down the ball and throwing it to the cutoff man. Kingery reaches home safely, scoring an inside-the-park home run. "I had it! I had it!" a dejected Acuña Jr. exclaims, clearly disappointed that he couldn't complete the catch. Phillies manager Gabe Kapler praises Acuña Jr.'s effort, saying, "That's one of the best highlights of the year." Despite the frustrating outcome, Acuña Jr.'s remarkable athleticism and determination are on full display. The game remains tied at 0-0 as the next batter strikes out. However, the Braves ultimately lose the game by a score of 1-0, leaving Acuña Jr. and the pitching staff to lament the missed opportunity. While Acuña Jr. may be upset with himself, his teammates and the opposing manager acknowledge the sheer brilliance of the play, which will surely be a contender for one of the best defensive plays of the season.

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in the bottom of the third tied game

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