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Watch: Acuña receives gift, hug from Freddie Freeman after historic feat

File photo of Ronald Acuna and Freddie Freeman from the Braves-Dodgers game at Truist Park during the 2022 season.

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File photo of Ronald Acuna and Freddie Freeman from the Braves-Dodgers game at Truist Park during the 2022 season.
By AJC Sports
Updated Sept 2, 2023

The Dodgers presented Ronald Acuña Jr. with a commemorative base Friday in recognition of his historic feat accomplished the day before at Dodger Stadium.

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The presenter of the gift? Former Braves teammate Freddie Freeman.

The two smiled throughout their short interaction as Freeman congratulated Acuña on becoming the first player in MLB history with 30 home runs and 60 stolen bases in the same season.

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