The Atlanta Braves opted for better safe than sorry with their superstar earlier this week and it paid off with Wednesday night's performance

Acuña helped lead the Braves to a 9-2 win against the Athletics — just their third victory in 13 games — a day after an embarrassing 10-1 series-opening loss. The Braves hit a season-high five homers, with others from Drake Baldwin, Austin Riley and Marcell Ozuna, who hit his first in 22 games, since June 13.

Ronald Acuña Jr. returned to the Braves lineup on Wednesday night and halted concerns about the possibility he would not be available to compete in the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game, which will be held within his home ballpark next week.

Ronald Acuña Jr. went yard twice against the A's on Wednesday, marking the 14th time that he has given the Braves multiple homers out of the leadoff spot.

Minnesota Twins star Byron Buxton, a Georgia native, will partake in the 2025 Home Run Derby. Major League Baseball made the announcement on Monday, a week before the Derby is slated to be held at Truist Park, the regular-season home of the Atlanta Braves.