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

NEW YORK (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. of the host Braves was announced Wednesday as the first of the eight hitters to compete in the All-Star Home Run Derby at Atlanta’s Truist Park on July 14.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña 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) — Ronald Acuña Jr. of the host Braves was announced Wednesday as the first of the eight hitters to compete in the All-Star Home Run Derby at Atlanta’s Truist Park on July 14.

Acuña, whohomered on the first pitch of his May 23 returnto the Braves following a torn left ACL, will be in the derby for the third time.

Helost to the Mets’ Pete Alonso 20-19 in the semifinals in 2019after opening with a 25-18 victory over Pittsburgh’s Josh Bell, thenlost to the Alonso 20-19in the first round at Dodger Stadium in 2022.

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