Ronald Acuña Jr. demonstrated remarkable defensive prowess with a 301-foot throw to third base, catching Jorbit Vivas during a tag-up attempt. His throw ended the third inning of the Braves' game against the Yankees, contributing to a 7-3 victory. Manager Brian Snitker praised Acuña's strong and accurate arm. Acuña emphasized the importance of anticipating plays. Vivas was criticized for not sliding and misreading the situation, reflecting mistakes on the field that can have significant consequences in high-stakes moments.
Acuña caught the ball just in front of the warning track with his back to the infield. He spun and fired a throw that reached third base in the air just in time for Nacho Alvarez Jr. to tag a slowing Vivas, who ignored third-base coach Luis Rojas' signal to slide.
At 301 feet -- no bounces -- it is the longest outfield assist this season, and the first throw of 300+ feet with no bounces since Mookie Betts' 302-foot throw to keep Ketel Marte from stretching a double into a triple on July 31, 2020.
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