Matt Olson hits tiebreaking homer for Braves on Lou Gehrig Day
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Last updated Jun 3, 2026
On Lou Gehrig Day, Matt Olson hit a tiebreaking homer in the sixth inning, helping the Atlanta Braves secure a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. The home run marked Olson's 844th consecutive game, a streak unmatched in the league since Miguel Tejada. Braves manager Walt Weiss drew parallels between Olson's durability and Lou Gehrig's legacy, underscoring the significance of Olson's performance on this commemorative day. Olson also doubled earlier in the game, contributing to Atlanta's lead.
- •Matt Olson's homer lifted the Braves to a 4-3 win.
- •Olson has played in 844 consecutive games since May 2021.
- •This event coincided with the 85th anniversary of Gehrig's passing.
- •Walt Weiss praised Olson’s durability and compared him to Gehrig.
- •Atlanta leads the league with a 41-20 record.
- 5:42 AMESPN MLB — Braves iron man Olson stars on Lou Gehrig Day
- 4:30 AMYahoo Sports — Matt Olson, baseball’s iron man, stars for the Braves on Lou Gehrig Day
- 4:10 AMYahoo Sports — Matt Olson, baseball's iron man, stars for the Braves on Lou Gehrig Day
"On Lou Gehrig Day, baseball's reigning iron man came through with the biggest blow for the Atlanta Braves. Matt Olson marked his 844th consecutive game with a tiebreaking homer in the sixth inning, giving the Braves a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. Olson's towering shot — his 17th homer of the season — got a big assist from a strong breeze blowing toward the right-field corner.
"Matt Olson, baseball's reigning iron man, marked his 844th consecutive game with a tiebreaking homer in the sixth inning, giving the Braves a 4-3 victory over the Blue Jays on Lou Gehrig Day.
"Matt Olson marked his 844th consecutive game with a tiebreaking homer in the sixth inning, giving the Braves a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.
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External links- ESPN MLBJun 3, 2026, 5:42 AMBraves iron man Olson stars on Lou Gehrig Day
Matt Olson, baseball's reigning iron man, marked his 844th consecutive game with a tiebreaking homer in the sixth inning, giving the Braves a 4-3 victory over the Blue Jays on Lou Gehrig Day.
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 4:30 AMMatt Olson, baseball’s iron man, stars for the Braves on Lou Gehrig Day
Matt Olson marked his 844th consecutive game with a tiebreaking homer in the sixth inning, giving the Braves a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 4:10 AMMatt Olson, baseball's iron man, stars for the Braves on Lou Gehrig Day
On Lou Gehrig Day, baseball's reigning iron man came through with the biggest blow for the Atlanta Braves. Matt Olson marked his 844th consecutive game with a tiebreaking homer in the sixth inning, giving the Braves a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. Olson's towering shot — his 17th homer of the season — got a big assist from a strong breeze blowing toward the right-field corner.
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