Matt Olson's late homer lifts Braves over Orioles in extra innings

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Matt Olson's late homer lifts Braves over Orioles in extra innings
Summary

Matt Olson hit a two-out, three-run homer in the 10th inning, propelling the Atlanta Braves to a 7-6 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on July 24, 2026. After trailing for much of the game, the Braves tied it in the eighth with a home run from Drake Baldwin. Elieser Hernández's strong relief effort helped set the stage for Olson's decisive hit, although the Orioles rallied for three runs in the bottom of the 10th before Dylan Lee secured the win. The Braves improved to 6-2 since the All-Star break with the victory.

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  • Braves score four runs in the 10th inning.
  • Olson's homer is his 27th of the season.
  • Hernández earns his first major league win since 2022.
  • Encarnacion-Strand stars for Orioles with four RBIs.
  • Braves improve to 6-2 since the All-Star break.
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