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MLB·BREAKING·July 3, 2026 09:56 PM ET

Matt Olson Goes Deep Again as Braves Slugger Stays Locked In

Atlanta's first baseman keeps the power surge alive.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 41 min read
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🚨 Not a replay 🚨 Matt Olson has homered again! 🥶 #BravesCountry https://t.co/TFHskz81RE Via @Braves on X

What happened: Matt Olson has homered again, the Braves announced, adding another blast to a night that already featured one from the slugger. The multi-homer performance extends a power binge that has become a nightly feature in Atlanta.

Why it matters: Olson's bat remains the engine of an Atlanta club sitting at 50-35, and every extra run matters as the Braves push to hold their position atop the standings into July. It is the continuation of the NL-leading power numbers Olson has carried since the spring.

By the numbers: Atlanta enters the night 50-35 on the season, scoring 4.7 runs per game while allowing 3.8. The Braves' biggest win of the year was a 17-2 rout at Arizona on April 2, though they arrive having dropped four of their last five.

What to watch: Watch whether Olson's power surge carries through the holiday weekend and into the All-Star break as Atlanta looks to snap its recent skid.

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