Matt Olson homers as Braves hold off Blue Jays 4-3
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 1:46 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Matt Olson hit a tiebreaking home run, and Bryce Elder rebounded from a poor outing as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 on Tuesday night. Olson's 17th homer of the season came in the sixth inning, breaking a 3-3 tie. Elder pitched 6 2/3 innings, allowing three runs on six hits. Atlanta scored twice in the first inning and retained the lead through several ties during the game. The Braves will face the Blue Jays again on Wednesday with Grant Holmes starting for Atlanta.
- •Olson's homer was pivotal in the sixth inning.
- •Elder improved significantly from his last start.
- •Both teams exchanged leads throughout the game.
- •The Braves scored two runs in the first inning.
- •Atlanta will continue the series with Grant Holmes on the mound Wednesday.
- 1:46 AMYahoo Sports — Matt Olson homers, Bryce Elder bounces back to lead Braves past Blue Jays 4-3
"Matt Olson hit a tiebreaking homer, Bryce Elder bounced back from his worst start of the season and the Atlanta Braves defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 on Tuesday night. Olson's towering shot barely cleared the right-field wall, snapping a 3-all deadlock in the sixth inning. It was his 17th homer of the season.
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