Matt Olson
Coverage of Matt Olson in the Nexus archive.
- Yastrzemski, Olson hit home runs as Braves top slumping Nationals to complete 4-game sweep
Mike Yastrzemski and Matt Olson hit home runs as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Washington Nationals 4-2 to complete a four-game sweep. The Nationals have lost five consecutive games, including their first-ever four-game sweep in Atlanta. JR Ritchie was recalled from Triple A Gwinnett, while Reynaldo López was placed on the injured list.
- Nationals take road slide into matchup with the Braves
The Washington Nationals (55-57, fourth in the NL East) aim to end a three-game road losing streak against the Atlanta Braves (66-45, first in the NL East). The Braves lead the season series 7-3 and rank second in the NL with 148 home runs, while the Nationals have the fifth-highest on-base percentage in the league.
- Martín Pérez, on short notice, flirts with a no-hitter as Braves power past Nationals
Martín Pérez nearly threw a no-hitter, and Ronald Acuña Jr., Matt Olson, and Dominic Smith hit home runs as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Washington Nationals 8-3. The Braves' victory extended their home winning streak to 8-2 since the All-Star break, while the Nationals dropped to 55-57 with a fourth consecutive loss.
- Braves blast past the Nationals as Harris and Olson launch long home runs
The Atlanta Braves defeated the Washington Nationals 6-2, with Michael Harris II and Matt Olson hitting home runs. Foster Griffin struggled for the Nationals, while Bryce Elder and Elieser Hernández contributed to the Braves' victory. The Nationals hit a franchise-record 50 home runs in July.
- Benge’s tie-breaking hit lifts Mets to third straight win, a 3-2 victory over the Braves
Carson Benge's RBI double in the seventh inning secured the Mets' 3-2 victory over the Braves, extending their winning streak to three games. The Mets' Francisco Alvarez and A.J. Ewing also contributed RBIs, while Atlanta's Matt Olson hit a two-run homer. The Mets' pitching staff, including Huascar Brazobán and Devin Williams, preserved the lead in the final innings.
- Braves let Orioles tie it, then Atlanta escapes a bases-loaded jam in 10th before winning 3-2 in 11
The Atlanta Braves defeated the Baltimore Orioles 3-2 in 11 innings after Matt Olson turned a double play in the 10th and Austin Riley delivered an RBI double in the 11th. The series featured close games, with each decided by one run, including extra-inning wins for both teams.
- Braves escape bases-loaded jam before beating Orioles in extras
The Atlanta Braves escaped a bases-loaded jam in the 10th inning with a double play by Matt Olson and later won 3-2 in the 11th on Austin Riley's RBI double. The series saw each game decided by a run, with Atlanta winning two in extra innings.
- Orioles host the Braves, look to extend home win streak
The Baltimore Orioles aim to extend their four-game home win streak against the Atlanta Braves, who are first in the NL East with a 60-42 record. The Orioles, with a 50-53 overall record, will face Braves pitcher Grant Holmes (3.70 ERA) and Orioles starter Trevor Rogers (4.28 ERA). Key performers include Orioles' Taylor Ward (.251 BA) and Braves' Matt Olson (26 HRs).
- Matt Olson’s 3-run homer in the 10th inning lifts the Braves past the Orioles 7-6
Matt Olson hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 7-6 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. The Braves scored four runs in the 10th, including a solo home run by Drake Baldwin, while Christian Encarnacion-Strand had a two-run homer for the Orioles.
- Jarvis doubles in go-ahead run in 6-run 8th inning as Braves hold on to edge Padres
The Atlanta Braves defeated the San Diego Padres 7-6, fueled by a six-run eighth inning led by rookie Jim Jarvis's run-scoring double. The Braves overcame a ninth-inning scare as the Padres threatened to tie the game, with Raisel Iglesias securing the win via a two-run homer by Luis Rengifo.
- Braves in a world of hurt entering series vs. Cardinals
The Atlanta Braves face challenges as their NL East lead has shrunk, with a poor June record and struggles in pitching and offense. They host the St. Louis Cardinals in a critical series, while considering trades as the trade deadline approaches.
- Braves lose battle of rookie pitchers to Giants in doubleheader’s nightcap
The Atlanta Braves lost 7-5 to the San Francisco Giants in the doubleheader’s nightcap as Giants rookie Carson Whisenhunt outperformed Braves rookie JR Ritchie. The Giants hit three homers in the second inning, including a two-run shot by Luis Arraez, and swept the doubleheader after winning the opener 7-2.