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.