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Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. hits grand slam, becomes first MLB player to join 30-60 club

Sept. 1 (UPI) -- All-Star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. became the first player in MLB history to hit 30 home runs and steal at least 60 bases in the same season with a grand slam in an Atlanta Braves win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Acuna, who entered the night with 29 homers and 61 steals, went 3 for 4 with four RBIs, a walk and a stolen base in the 8-7 win Thursday in Los Angeles.

"I feel privileged," Acuna told reporters. "I thank God for letting me play the game I love every single day.