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Torres has 3 hits and go-ahead sacrifice fly as Tigers rally to beat Braves 5-2 and avoid sweep

Gleyber Torres had three hits and drove in the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning as the Detroit Tigers rallied to beat the Atlanta Braves 5-2 to avoid a three-...

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

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APRIL 30 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Braves host the Tigers on home winning streak

The Atlanta Braves, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Detroit Tigers

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

Launches walk-off blast Olson went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 4-3 win over Detroit.

Impact Olson took Kenley Jansen deep in the ninth inning to give Atlanta a walk-off win. This was Olson's third homer during his seven-game hitting streak, a span in which he's gone 12-for-27 (.444) with nine RBI and eight runs scored. The first baseman is now batting .306 with a 1.017 OPS, nine long balls, 28 RBI, 27 runs scored, 13 doubles and no stolen bases over 31 contests this year. He's missed the 30-homer mark in each of the last two regular seasons, but he's showing excellent power early in 2026, which will get him back over that threshold if it holds up throughout the year.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Matt Olson's walk-off homer lifts Braves over Tigers Deadspin | Matt Olson's walk-off homer lifts Braves over Tigers

APRIL 30 • DEADSPIN.COM

Matt Olson's 2-run homer in the ninth gives the Braves 4-3 win over the Tigers

Matt Olson hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning off Kenley Jansen, ruining a dominant performance by Tarik Skubal and rallying the Atlanta Braves to a 4-3 victory over the Detro...

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

Martín Pérez throws 5 scoreless innings as Braves beat Tigers 5-2

Martín Pérez threw five scoreless innings and the Atlanta Braves beat Detroit 5-2 for their 11th win in their last 13 games

APRIL 29 • Associated Press

Chris Sale works 6 shutout innings for 150th career win as Braves beat Phillies 6-2

Chris Sale shut down the Phillies for the second time in nine days and won his 150th career game as the Atlanta Braves built an early lead and beat Philadelphia 6-2

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Braves and Phillies square off in series rubber match

Both the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Ritchie allows HR on first big league pitch, then leads Braves over Nats 7-2 for 8th win in 9 games

JR Ritchie allowed a home run to James Wood on his first major league pitch, then rebounded to allow one more run over seven innings and lead the Atlanta Braves over the Washington...

APRIL 23 • Associated Press

Clubs seventh homer Olson went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's win over the Nationals.

Impact Atlanta racked up eight runs and four homers in the first four innings of the contest, all off Zack Littell, with Olson's fourth-inning blast capping the offensive eruption. The first baseman is up to seven long balls in 25 games on the season to go along with a .265/.348/.582 slash line, 20 runs and 22 RBI.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Harris, Baldwin and Olson homer as Braves rally past Nationals 8-6 for 7th win in 8 games

Michael Harris II homered twice, Drake Baldwin and Matt Olson also went deep and the Atlanta Braves rallied from a three-run deficit to beat the Washington Nationals 8-6 for their...

APRIL 23 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Nationals have hands full with Matt Olson, Braves: 'They're really good' Deadspin | Nationals have hands full with Matt Olson, Braves: 'They're really good'

APRIL 21 • DEADSPIN.COM

Slugs homer in win Olson went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional RBI in Monday's victory over Washington.

Impact Olson walloped a Jake Irvin sinker over the center-field fence to tie the game at 2-2 in the fourth inning, and a five-run sixth inning carried Atlanta to the win. The first baseman has been outstanding all season, hitting safely in 12 of his past 13 games and in 20 of 23 contests overall in 2026. He's slashing .278/.365/.589 with six homers, 10 doubles, 19 RBI and 19 runs, continuing to assert his status as one of the most productive hitters in the National League.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Braves vs Nationals Highlights | MLB on FOX

APRIL 21 • FOX SPORTS

Bryce Elder strikes out 6 in 6 2/3 and the Braves win 6th straight with 9-4 victory over Nationals

Matt Olson had three RBIs, Bryce Elder struck out six in 6 2/3 innings and the Atlanta Braves won their sixth straight game with a 9-4 victory over the Washington Nationals

APRIL 21 • Associated Press

X-rays negative for Acuña (hand) as Braves roll after another injury scare WASHINGTON -- Michael Harris II is surging. Matt Olson is providing MVP-caliber production and Bryce Elder is earning more respect every tim...

APRIL 21 • MLB.COM

Braves' lefty-lefty lineup strategy fuels 5th straight win, sweep of Phillies PHILADELPHIA -- When Braves manager Walt Weiss puts Drake Baldwin and Matt Olson back to back in the second and third spots of his lineup, h...

APRIL 20 • MLB.COM

Michael Harris II leads surging Braves past slumping Phillies 4-2 for 3-game sweep

Michael Harris II homered and had three hits as the streaking Atlanta Braves defeated the slumping Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 to complete a three-game sweep of their NL East rivals

APRIL 20 • Associated Press

Sale pitches seven strong innings, Braves take advantage of error in win over slumping Phillies

Chris Sale struck out seven in seven innings to outduel Cristopher Sánchez in a matchup of two of baseball’s best pitchers, and the Atlanta Braves took advantage of an error to bea...

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Braves try to keep win streak alive against the Phillies

The Atlanta Braves will attempt to extend a three-game win streak with a victory against the Philadelphia Phillies

APRIL 18 • Associated Press

Austin Riley homers twice in the Braves' 9-0 romp over the Phillies

Austin Riley hit a three-run homer in the second inning and a solo shot in the ninth, Martin Perez pitched six innings and the Atlanta Braves’ routed the Philadelphia Phillies 9-0...

APRIL 18 • Associated Press

Phillies start 3-game series at home against the Braves

The Philadelphia Phillies begin a three-game series at home against the Atlanta Braves on Friday

APRIL 17 • Associated Press

Elder turns in another strong start, three Atlanta homers lead Braves past Marlins 6-3

Bryce Elder pitched scoreless ball into the sixth inning, three Atlanta players homered and the Braves won another series with a 6-3 victory over the Miami Marlins

APRIL 16 • Associated Press

Dominic Smith has 4 RBIs, including go-ahead 3-run double in 8th to help Braves beat Marlins 6-5

Dominic Smith hit a go-ahead, three-run double in the eighth inning as part of a four-RBI night, and the Atlanta Braves rebounded from a four-run deficit to beat the Miami Marlins...

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

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Torres has 3 hits and go-ahead sacrifice fly as Tigers rally to beat Braves 5-2 and avoid sweep

Braves host the Tigers on home winning streak

Matt Olson's 2-run homer in the ninth gives the Braves 4-3 win over the Tigers

Martín Pérez throws 5 scoreless innings as Braves beat Tigers 5-2

Chris Sale works 6 shutout innings for 150th career win as Braves beat Phillies 6-2

Braves and Phillies square off in series rubber match

Ritchie allows HR on first big league pitch, then leads Braves over Nats 7-2 for 8th win in 9 games

Harris, Baldwin and Olson homer as Braves rally past Nationals 8-6 for 7th win in 8 games

Braves vs Nationals Highlights | MLB on FOX

Bryce Elder strikes out 6 in 6 2/3 and the Braves win 6th straight with 9-4 victory over Nationals

Michael Harris II leads surging Braves past slumping Phillies 4-2 for 3-game sweep

Sale pitches seven strong innings, Braves take advantage of error in win over slumping Phillies

Braves try to keep win streak alive against the Phillies

Austin Riley homers twice in the Braves' 9-0 romp over the Phillies

Phillies start 3-game series at home against the Braves

Elder turns in another strong start, three Atlanta homers lead Braves past Marlins 6-3

Dominic Smith has 4 RBIs, including go-ahead 3-run double in 8th to help Braves beat Marlins 6-5