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The Acuña brothers Luisangel and Ronald make MLB history
Luisangel Acuña, the younger brother of Atlanta Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr, had a brilliant game in the New York Mets’ 10-1 victory over the Nationals.
Luisangel Acuña, the younger brother of Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr., had a brilliant game in the New York Mets’ 10-1 victory over the Washington Nationals at Citi Field.
The Venezuelan drove in the Mets' first run with a double, the first extra-base hit of his career; if that were not enough, he hit a solo home run during the eighth inning.
“That confidence comes from my brother,” Luisangel told reporters afterwards.
“I’m very excited to be here, just for the opportunity that God has given me but also for the energy that the fans have given us today,” added the youngest of the Acuña brothers.
Venezuelan brothers who have played in the Major Leagues
- Pompey Davalillo and Victor Davalillo
- Antonio Armas and Marcos Armas
- Oswaldo Arcia and Orlando Arcia
- César Izturis and Maicer Izturis
- Guillermo Rodríguez and Guilder Rodríguez
- Willson Contreras and William Contreras
- Yorman Bazardo and Eduard Bazardo
- Albert Suarez and Robert Suarez
- Carlos Eduardo Perez and Carlos Jesus Perez
- Ronald Acuña Jr. and Luisangel Acuña
Venezuelan brothers Luisangel Acuña and Ronald Acuña Jr enter history books
Brothers Luisangel Acuña and Ronald Acuña Jr are the tenth pair of Venezuelan brothers to reach the Major Leagues and next season they could face each other when the Mets face the Braves.
Ronald is currently recovering from a ACL injury that will keep him out of action this season. In addition to them, the other Venezuelan brother duos that are active are Willson Contreras (St. Louis Cardinals) and William Contreras (Milwaukee Brewers); and Albert Suárez (Baltimore Orioles) and Robert Suárez (San Diego Padres).