Olson ties MLB home run lead at 35

His 34th came in his 900th consecutive game

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 121 min read

Matt Olson has homered 7 times in his last 11 games 😳 https://t.co/CdHtxbT9rv Via @MLB on X

What happened: Seven of Matt Olson's homers have come in his last 11 games. His 34th home run broke a scoreless tie in the Bronx.

Why it matters: The surge has tightened the home run race entering the stretch run. Olson also reached 300 career homers in May.

By the numbers: The seven homers during this 11-game span account for 20% of Olson's 35 this season.

What to watch: Olson's next homer would move him out of the tie and into sole possession of the MLB lead.

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