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Braves Sink Mariners on Matt Olson's Ninth-Inning HR

Olson’s 301st career homer gave Atlanta the lead, and Raisel Iglesias earned his sixth save as the Braves improved to 3-2.

  • On Tuesday, Matt Olson hit a go-ahead 412-foot home run in the ninth inning, lifting the Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park.
  • J.P. Crawford hit a two-run homer in the third inning to give Seattle an early 2-0 lead, but the Braves' offense remained patient until the ninth.
  • Olson's 301st career home run came off closer Andrés Muñoz, who has surrendered three home runs in 16 appearances this season, already exceeding his 2025 total.
  • Atlanta's bullpen struck out seven of 10 batters faced to secure the win, while Mariners All-Star catcher Cal Raleigh returned as a designated hitter after missing three games.
  • LHP Martín Pérez starts Wednesday for the Braves, facing Mariners RHP Bryan Woo in the series finale at Seattle.
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Matt Olson hits go-ahead homer in the ninth for Braves to outlast Mariners 3-2

Matt Olson hit the go-ahead homer in the ninth, Bryce Elder pitched six strong innings, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2.

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