Matt Olson lifts Braves with late homer against Orioles in extra innings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 12:17 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
The Atlanta Braves secured a 7-6 victory over the Baltimore Orioles in extra innings on July 24, 2026, with Matt Olson hitting a three-run homer in the 10th inning. The Braves managed to hold off a late comeback attempt from the Orioles to clinch the series opener at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Bryce Elder is set to start for Atlanta in the second game of the series tonight at 7:05 ET. AJ Smith-Shawver continues to make progress following a strong outing for Triple-A Gwinnett.
- •Matt Olson hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning.
- •Braves lead series against the Orioles after game one.
- •Bryce Elder to start for the Braves tonight at 7:05 ET.
- •AJ Smith-Shawver shows progress in Triple-A.
- •Braves won Tuesday's game 7-6 in Baltimore.
- 12:17 PMYahoo Sports — Braves News: Matt Olson delivers, AJ Smith-Shawver progressing, and more
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