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Ronald AcuƱa Jr. of host Braves to compete in Home Run Derby on July 14 at Atlanta's Truist Park

NEW YORK (AP) ā€” Ronald AcuƱa Jr. of the host Braves was announced Wednesday as the first of the eight hitters who will compete in the All-Star Home Run Derby at Atlanta's Truist Park on July 14.
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Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald AcuƱa Jr. (13) hits a solo home run against the New York Mets in the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

NEW YORK (AP) ā€” Ronald AcuƱa Jr. of the host Braves was announced Wednesday as the first of the eight hitters who will compete in the All-Star Home Run Derby at Atlanta's Truist Park on July 14.

AcuƱa, who to the Braves following a torn left ACL, will participate in the derby for the third time.

He after opening with a 25-18 victory over Pittsburgh's Josh Bell, then in the first round at Dodger Stadium in 2022.

ā€œIā€™m even more excited to be doing it here in Atlanta in front of our fans," AcuƱa said through a translator in an interview on ESPN. "Iā€™m excited to do it at home and do it for them ... and put on a great show for them.ā€

A four-time All-Star, AcuƱa began the night batting .385 with nine homers and 16 RBIs in 29 games this season. He was the 2023 NL MVP, when he equaled a career high with 41 home runs.

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