Olson marks 900th straight game with go-ahead Bronx homer

It was his 34th home run of the 2026 season.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 91 min read

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On the day Matt Olson plays in his 900th consecutive game he hits a HUGE go-ahead homer in the Bronx 💥 https://t.co/okeH

What happened: The seventh-inning solo shot broke a scoreless tie. It traveled 393 feet at 110.7 mph off a 100 mph fastball.

Why it matters: The streak ranks eighth on MLB's all-time list after Olson passed Stan Musial at 896 games. It remains the longest active run in the majors.

By the numbers: No. 34 followed his 33rd homer one day earlier, giving Olson home runs on consecutive days.

What to watch: The final innings will determine whether the 1-0 lead holds and a three-game sweep is avoided.

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@MLB Aug 9, 3:34 PM ET

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Olson marks 900th straight game with go-ahead Bronx homer

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