Atlanta Braves News: Ronald Acuna Jr. Day to Day, Bats Deliver another Road Win, more

TL;DR

Ronald Acuna Jr. is day-to-day after being hit by a pitch twice, but x-rays were negative. The Atlanta Braves won their sixth straight game, defeating the Nationals 9-4, with significant contributions from Drake Baldwin and Matt Olson.

Key points

Ronald Acuna Jr. is day-to-day after being hit by a pitch.
The Braves won their sixth straight game against the Nationals.
Drake Baldwin and Matt Olson had big games in the victory.

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 18: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves waves to Phillies fans after the final out for the 3-1 win against the Philadelphia Phillies during the ninth inning at Citizens Bank Park on April 18, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Heather Barry/Getty Images) | Getty Images Monday was another fun day for the Braves offense as they won their sixth straight game in a 9-4 victory over the Nationals. Drake Baldwin and Matt Olson had big games, while the offense as a whole once again delivered. However, the story of the game was a stretch of concern after Ronald Acuna Jr. left the game after being hit by a pitch two different times. Fortunately, x-rays were negative and he is day-to-day. Despite the brief scare, it was another highly successful night for the Braves.