In the thrilling 2023 MLB season, Ronald Acuna Jr. and the Atlanta Braves continue to set the scoreboard ablaze, achieving historic milestones along the way.

 

The latest achievement came when Marcell Ozuna blasted his 35th home run of the season against the Miami Marlins on Sunday, etching the Braves into the annals of baseball history. They became the first team ever in MLB to have four players reach the impressive milestone of 35 home runs each in a single season, as reported by ESPN Stats & Info.

 

Marcell Ozuna’s monumental 35th home run of the season occurred in the top of the eighth inning. Ozuna, who serves as the Braves’ designated hitter, faced a challenging start to the season, with a dismal batting average of .091 in April. However, he found his stride as the season progressed, inflicting significant damage on opposing teams, particularly in August, when he boasted an impressive .358 batting average and slammed 14 home runs during the month.

 

On September 14, the Braves had already made history by becoming just the second team in MLB history to have three players reach the coveted 35-home run mark in a season. The record-breaking moment unfolded when Austin Riley launched a home run in the top of the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies. Now, with Marcell Ozuna’s latest addition to their home run tally, the Braves have reached unprecedented heights.

 

Regrettably, Ozuna’s historic home run came during a less-than-ideal time, as it happened in the midst of a 16-2 blowout loss to the Miami Marlins. Nevertheless, the Braves had already clinched their sixth consecutive NL East pennant just a week earlier. The sensational Ronald Acuna Jr., who made history as the first player to achieve 30 home runs and 60 stolen bases in a single season, continues to lead Atlanta’s charge towards another World Series title. Acuna’s performance this season has been nothing short of MVP-worthy, with many experts considering him a frontrunner for the 2023 NL MVP award, alongside the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Mookie Betts. Furthermore, it appears that the 2023 NLCS could feature a showdown between the two dominant National League teams.

Throughout the season, the Braves’ offense has been the driving force behind their success. As October baseball draws near, Marcell Ozuna and the rest of Atlanta’s hot-hitting lineup will once again rely on their prowess to propel them further in pursuit of championship glory.