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Braves' 8-Game Streak Ends, Olson Leads Extra-Base Hits

8/8/2026

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The Atlanta Braves lost 3-2 in extra innings to the New York Yankees on Friday, ending their eight-game winning streak.
Matt Olson moved to cleanup Friday, entering with a .269 average, 32 homers, 70 RBIs, OPS+ 143 and BWAR 4.2.
Olson’s 32nd homer and a double gave him the MLB lead in extra-base hits over Yordan Alvarez.

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The Atlanta Braves lost 3-2 in extra innings to the New York Yankees on Friday, ending their eight-game winning streak.
Matt Olson moved to cleanup Friday, entering with a .269 average, 32 homers, 70 RBIs, OPS+ 143 and BWAR 4.2.
Olson’s 32nd homer and a double gave him the MLB lead in extra-base hits over Yordan Alvarez.