Matt Olson opens scoring with solo home run off foul pole

He shared MLB's home run lead at 35 on Aug. 12.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 261 min read

Matt Olson starts the scoring with a solo home run off the foul pole! 💥 📺 #MLBNShowcase presented by @CarShield https:/ Via @MLBNetwork on X

What happened: The solo shot produced the game's first run.

Why it matters: Olson entered the late-August stretch among MLB's leading power hitters.

What to watch: The final score will determine whether Olson's opening run holds up.

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