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

Ronald Acuña Jr. was announced as the first participant in the All-Star Home Run Derby at Atlanta’s Truist Park on July 14. A four-time All-Star and the 2023 NL MVP, Acuña is eager to compete at home, having previously lost to Pete Alonso in two prior derbies, and he currently boasts a .385 batting average with nine homers this season.

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