Braves become 3rd MLB team to hit 300 home runs in a season

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson, right, celebrates his solo home run in the dugout...
Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson, right, celebrates his solo home run in the dugout during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)(Mike Stewart | AP)
Published: Sep. 27, 2023 at 10:08 AM EDT|Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 5:15 AM EDT
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Atlanta Braves are now the third team in MLB history to hit 300 home runs in a season.

The Braves reached this milestone Tuesday night against the Chicago Cubs when Kevin Pillar hit his ninth homer.

Ronald Acuña Jr. also hit his 41st homer Tuesday night. And during Wednesday night’s game, he stole his 70th base. He is currently the only player in MLB history with 40 home runs and 70 steals.

The 2023 Atlanta Braves join the 2019 Minnesota Twins and 2019 New York Yankees to hit 300 homers in a season. As of Wednesday night, the Braves have 303 home runs. They’re five away from the single-season record. The 2019 Twins own the current record of 307.

The Braves clinched the home-field advantage throughout the NL playoffs after Wednesday’s win. They’re only one win away from clinching home-field advantage throughout the World Series.

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