On Thursday night, the Atlanta Braves played the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix.
The Braves won by a score of 17-2.
Matt Olson finished with three hits (one home run), one walk, and three RBI’s.
Atlanta Braves Star Is Silently Making Major MLB History
GettyMatt Olson #28 of the Atlanta Braves rounds the bases following a home run during the fourth inning against the Houston Astros at Truist Park on September 13, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Olson also continued his historic streak of games played (789).
Bob Nightengale of USA Today wrote: “Matt Olson, who’s playing in his 789th consecutive game, the second-longest streak in baseball since 2000, hits his first HR of the season for Atlanta”
GettyMatt Olson #28 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates with teammate Austin Riley #27 after hitting a solo home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning at Chase Field on April 02, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Olson is currently 12th on the all-time list, and will need just ten more games to pass Nellie Fox for 11th.
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