VIDEO: Austin Riley Clobbers Home Run and Ties Braves' Franchise Rookie Mark Before All-Star Break
By Thomas Carannante
Ronald Acuña got the party started and Austin Riley made his appearance shortly after. Following a leadoff home run off the bat of Acuña, Riley followed up in the second inning with a solo blast of his own to extend Atlanta's lead over the Marlins.
Austin Riley makes @Braves history with this blast pic.twitter.com/pJIPMKRAo0
— FOX Sports South (@FOXSportsSouth) July 6, 2019
That shot made it 3-1 and tied Ryan Klesko for the most home runs by a Braves rookie before the All-Star break with 16. He'll have plenty more at-bats to try and break it.
With his second-inning solo shot, @austinriley1308 now has 16 home runs and a share of the franchise rookie record for most home runs prior to the All-Star break. Ryan Klesko also had 16 in 1994.#ChopOn pic.twitter.com/ehIREFIJOD
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) July 6, 2019
Let's get it, Austin!