Ronald Acuña Jr. did Ronald Acuña Jr. things, and the Braves started off the second half of the season with a bang by beating the Yankees 7-3 on Friday in front of a sellout crowd at Truist Park.

Atlanta Braves superstar outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. showed off his cannon of an arm as he executed a spectacular double play in the team's 7-3 win over the New York Yankees.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 18: Ronald Acuña Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves advances to third base on a sacrifice fly by Drake Baldwin #30 in the first inning against the New York Yankees at Truist ...

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. reacts after throwing out a runner at third base in the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Friday, July 18, 2025, in Atlanta.

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. reacts to a Braves promotion on the field as he goes out to the outfield to start the seventh inning against the San Diego Padres at Truist Park ...

Barring an unprecedented second-half rally, the 44-55 Atlanta Braves appear destined for their first losing record in nearly a decade — and we can’t fault anyone expecting massive staff ...

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. bats during Game 4 of a baseball NL Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, in Philadelphia.

ATLANTA – Ronald Acuña Jr. caught the New York Yankees off-guard with a spectacular throw to end the third inning in the Atlanta Braves' series-opening 7-3 victory Friday night.

ATLANTA (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. caught the New York Yankees off-guard with a spectacular throw to end the third inning in the Atlanta Braves' series-opening 7-3 victory Friday night.