Braves honor Matt Olson during series against Marlins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 1:48 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The Atlanta Braves recognized Matt Olson for reaching 896 consecutive games played during their current series against the Miami Marlins. Olson's streak surpassed Stan Musial, placing him 8th on MLB's all-time list for consecutive games. Despite going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Wednesday's 4-1 victory over the Marlins, Olson's impressive season includes 31 home runs and 69 RBIs in 114 games. The Braves lead the NL East by 8.5 games as they aim to secure a crucial win in the series.
- •Olson passes Stan Musial for 8th in consecutive games played.
- •He holds the longest current consecutive games streak in MLB.
- •Braves lead NL East by 8.5 games over the Phillies.
- •Atlanta won 4-1 against Miami on Wednesday.
- •Olson has 31 home runs and 69 RBIs this season.
- 1:48 AMYahoo Sports — Braves Announce Big Matt Olson News Amid Key Series
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