Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. makes MLB history with 40th stolen base in win vs. Guardians

Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. made MLB history Monday, a week out from the All-Star break.

Acuña stole his 40th base of the season in the Braves’ 4-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians. That made him the first player in MLB history to record at least 20 home runs, 40 stolen bases and 50 RBI before the All-Star break, according to the league.

He’s the first player since Rickey Henderson in 1986 with 40 stolen bases and 50 RBI before the All-Star Game. Acuña is the quickest to record 20 home runs and 40 stolen bases in league history, too, having hit the mark in just 84 games, via ESPN.

Acuña stole his 40th base of the season in the top of the third inning Monday at Progressive Field. After getting on base with a single to right, he successfully made it to second, though just barely. He also appeared to injure his shoulder on the play, though he remained in the game.

Acuña was then hit in on an RBI single by Ozzie Albies, which gave Atlanta a 2-0 lead. Michael Harris II hit a pair of solo home runs in the win, and Marcell Ozuna added one of his own. The Braves have now won nine straight games and hold a nine-game lead over the Miami Marlins in the NL East.

Acuña has 21 home runs and 54 RBI so far this season, along with his 40 stolen bases. The 25-year-old is averaging .335 at the plate, has 113 hits and was recently named to his third straight All-Star game. He was named the NL Player of the Month for June and the Player of the Week on Monday, too.