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Matt Olson's 3-Run Homer Lifts Braves over Nationals 11-3

Matt Olson’s 3-run homer was his 26th this season; Braves totaled 16 hits and secured their second consecutive win after four losses, driven by strong offense and pitching.

  • The Atlanta Braves dominated the Washington Nationals with an 11-3 victory, powered by Matt Olson’s standout performance.
  • The Braves won after overcoming a four-game losing streak, while Nationals rookie Daylen Lile gave Washington an early 1-0 lead with a leadoff homer.
  • Olson went 4-for-5 with a three-run homer in the fifth inning, two doubles, a single, and four RBIs, while Spencer Strider limited Washington to one run in seven innings.
  • Manager Brian Snitker said, "It's just how he's been," praising Olson's consistency, and Nationals manager Miguel Cairo called him "a professional hitter."
  • The Braves' win secured their second straight victory and extended Olson's streak of at least 25 home runs for four consecutive seasons, suggesting continued offensive strength moving forward.
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Matt Olson's 3-run homer lifts Braves over Nationals 11-3

Matt Olson went 4 for 5 with a three-run homer, Spencer Strider allowed only one run in a seven-inning start and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 11-3 on Monday night.

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Henry Herald broke the news in Georgia, United States on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
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