Matt Olson drives in winning run as Atlanta Braves sweep Colorado Rockies

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Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Matt Olson drives in winning run as Atlanta Braves sweep Colorado Rockies
Summary

The Atlanta Braves extended their winning streak to seven games by defeating the Colorado Rockies 3-2 in extra innings on August 26, 2026. Sean Murphy provided the initial lead with a third-inning solo home run, followed by an RBI single from Ronald Acuña Jr. that extended the Braves' advantage to 2-0. Colorado narrowed the deficit in the sixth inning when Jake McCarthy hit a solo home run off Tyler Mahle, and later tied the game in the eighth inning on an RBI single by Connor Norby. After scoreless frames from Raisel Iglesias and Victor Mederos, Matt Olson secured the victory with a walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning. The sweep marks the second consecutive series sweep for the Braves as they continue their current homestand. The team is scheduled to conclude the homestand with a makeup game against the Rockies.

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  • Matt Olson recorded the winning RBI single in the 10th inning.
  • Sean Murphy opened the scoring with a solo home run in the third inning.
  • Tyler Mahle allowed one run over six innings in his start for Atlanta.
  • The Braves completed a three-game series sweep over the Colorado Rockies.
  • The team has now won seven consecutive games.
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