The security at American Family Field failed to frisk Ronald Acuna Jr. thoroughly enough, because he was able to sneak his arm cannon into the venue Friday in Milwaukee, Wis.
Milwaukee Brewers batter Luis Lara punished Braves starter Chris Sale for throwing him a middle-middle slider to lead off the bottom of the 5th inning. Lara hit the ball sharply down the right-field line in what should have been an easy double against most right fielders — but not Acuna.
The former NL MVP tracked the ball down, made a quick spin, and threw an absolute laser to second base to prevent his fellow Venezuelan from securing an extra-base hit.
WHAT A THROW!
— MLB (@MLB) August 21, 2026
Ronald Acuña Jr. with an absolute DART to second base 😮 pic.twitter.com/h3yzWWsDHM
The replay from the corner camera gave folks an even better view of the wicked play.
Tuned in to the Braves vs. Brewers game for the pitching matchup, but saw one of the best throws I’ve seen in a long time.
— Boston (@BallByBoston) August 21, 2026
Ronald Acuna Jr. showing of his 98th percentile arm strength w/ this absolute rocket. pic.twitter.com/tO0wPZBwZ7
Acuna had virtually zero margin for error on the play, needing perfect accuracy and timing on his throw to second base, and somehow got the out.
The Braves All-Star’s heroics on defense, however, were overshadowed by his lackluster performance at the plate during Friday’s game.
Acuna went 0-for-4 with a walk over his five plate appearances in the 2-1 loss to the Brewers. Acuna had a man on base in each of his four at-bats but failed to get a big hit for Atlanta in those spots. He also struck out to end the game with the tying run on second base.
