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Olson's 412-Foot Blast Lifts Braves Over Mariners

5/7/2026

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Summary

Matt Olson Walkoff Homer

On May 6, 2026, the Atlanta Braves beat the Mariners 3-2 when Matt Olson hit a 412-foot, 110.5 mph homer in the ninth.
Bryce Elder started, allowed two runs on hits, struck out nine and set his ERA at 2.00.
Closer Andrés Muñoz entered in the ninth and surrendered the pitch Olson turned into the winning run, while relievers Dylan Lee, Robert Suarez and Raisel Iglesias recorded seven strikeouts and no walks.

Summary

Dubón Go-Ahead Double

Mauricio Dubón delivered a two-run double that gave Atlanta the go-ahead runs.
The Braves will start left-hander Martín Pérez (2-1, 2.22 ERA) in the series finale, adjusting the rotation after Bryce Elder’s start.
Ozzie Albies extended his hit streak to 17 games, tying the Braves franchise record and sharing the league lead with 47 hits.

History

Historical Context

After the strike-shortened 1995 season, the Atlanta Braves, managed by Bobby Cox, posted a 90-54 record and defeated the Cleveland Indians to claim the franchise’s first World Series title in Atlanta. That championship, built on Greg Maddux’s Cy Young-level pitching, began a decade of dominant pitching and clutch hitting that the 2026 squad hopes to echo.

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Matt Olson Walkoff Homer

On May 6, 2026, the Atlanta Braves beat the Mariners 3-2 when Matt Olson hit a 412-foot, 110.5 mph homer in the ninth.
Bryce Elder started, allowed two runs on hits, struck out nine and set his ERA at 2.00.
Closer Andrés Muñoz entered in the ninth and surrendered the pitch Olson turned into the winning run, while relievers Dylan Lee, Robert Suarez and Raisel Iglesias recorded seven strikeouts and no walks.

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