Braves outfielder Ronald Acua Jr. can do almost everything on a baseball diamond at a high level, and his decision (along with teammate Ozzie Albies') to sign a long-term contract this spring.In a losing effort Tuesday against the Diamondbacks, Acuahomered from one knee to Jose Cruz Jersey the opposite field, an unconventional approach that underlined his prodigious power. It was the kind of swing few can pull off, and one soon-to-be Hall of Fame third baseman Adrian Beltre .MORE:This is not your usual finish on a home run swing. But Ronald Acua Jr. is not usual. Jason Foster (@ByJasonFoster) Acua's blast was the third-coolest moment in MLB on Tuesday night. Here is the full list:5. Matt Chapman makes diving catch in foul territoryChapman won his first Gold Glove at third base last season, and he figures to claim many more before Brad Peacock Jersey his career is done. At 25, he's already widely considered to be the best defender at the hot corner in baseball, perhaps even better than Colorado's Nolan Arenado.Playing in Oakland helps him stretch his wings and make plays others wouldn't have the opportunity to pull off. As one of the few remaining ballparks with bullpens on the field, the Oakland Coliseum's foul territory is expansive. It has become Chapman's playground.In the first inning against the Astros on Tuesday, he made a ridiculous diving play to snag a Michael Brantley popup.Matt Chapman lives for plays like this. Sporting News MLB (@SN Studio_mlb) 4. James Paxton shuts downRed Sox with 12 KsPaxton, , had struggled in his first three starts, posting a 6.00 ERA and failing to last beyond thesixth inning once.Against the Red Sox, though, he was brilliant, offering the kind of power-pitching arsenal New York craved when it traded for him. He went eight shutout innings, striking out 12 and allowing just three hitters Carlos Correa Jersey to reach base. His fastball reached 99 mph.Paxton's counterpart, Chis Sale, continued his slide. Sale gave up four earned runs in five innings, and his ERA is now 8.50. His velocity returned Tuesday, but his overall lack of effectivene s is a major concern given his team's 6-12 record.3. Ronald Acua Jr. does his best Adrian Beltre impre sionEven though the Braves lost, Acua continued to build on his impre sive sophomore campaign. He has already hit six home runs, stolen a pair of bases and played above-average defense in the outfield.This might have been his coolest home run by form, at least to date. It came a couple of innings aftera funny slide as he tried to avoid a throw from second base to first.This IS how you smoke a home run. Sporting News MLB (@SN Studio_mlb) 2. Christian Yelich clubs eighthhome run against St. LouisEight of Yelich's nine home runs this season have come against the Lance McCullers Jersey Cardinals. It has taken him just six games to reach that total.A day after hitting three long balls against them, he delivered thisthree-run shot Tuesday to put the Brewers up 8-0.CHRISTIAN YELICH AGAIN.:scream::scream::scream: Sporting News MLB (@SN Studio_mlb) 1. Collin McHugh turns into noodle to avoid line driveWe're still not sure how McHugh evaded this liner from Kendrys Morales. He actually bent toward the ball at first before arching his spine to narrowly avoid disaster.The end result was one of the coolest-looking double plays you'll see.How did Collin McHugh avoid this? Sporting News MLB (@SN Studio_mlb) «It would have tested how strong my jaw is, for sure,» McHugh said. «Thankfully, we're able to get a double play out of it. Just as we draw it up. Routine.» Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) My Craig Biggio Jersey ring finger says, Excuse me, thats a 1-6-3 DPMy jaw says, Collin McHugh (@Collin_McHugh)
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