Matt Olson Hits Two Homers in Braves' Extra-Inning Loss

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson has been performing well recently despite the team's 8-7 loss to the Washington Nationals in 10 innings, where he went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, an RBI double, and two runs scored. Olson's recent hot streak includes hitting .414 with four homers and seven RBIs over his past seven games, contributing to a season line of .250 average with 11 home runs, 28 RBIs, and 29 runs scored. Advanced metrics suggest Olson is seeing the ball better than ever, with career highs in barrel rate, hard-hit rate, and exit velocity, along with improved walk and strikeout rates. Although his batting average on balls in play remains lower than in previous years, likely due to bad luck, his expected stats indicate his performance should continue to improve, hinting at a potential return to his All-Star form. If Olson maintains his current pace, he could finish the season with around 44 home runs and 94 RBIs, solidifying his role as a key offensive player for the Braves.