Olson homers, Elder bounces back to get MLB-leading Braves past Blue Jays
The Atlanta Braves defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3, with Matt Olson hitting a crucial tiebreaking homer. Bryce Elder improved his performance on the mound, allowing three runs over 6 2/3 innings. The Braves now hold the best record in baseball at 41-20.
- ▪Matt Olson hit his 17th homer of the season to break a 3-3 tie in the sixth inning.
- ▪Bryce Elder bounced back from a poor previous start, allowing six hits and three runs.
- ▪Kazuma Okamoto contributed a two-run homer for the Blue Jays, who have lost three consecutive games.
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Open this photo in gallery:Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) hits a sacrifice fly for an RBI in the first inning in a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday in Atlanta.Mike Stewart/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountMatt 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 3-3 deadlock in the sixth inning. It was his 17th homer of the season.Elder (5-3) went 6 2/3 innings, allowing six hits and three runs.
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