In an exciting game against the Cincinnati Reds, the Atlanta Braves took the lead in the top of the 6th inning with a three-run homer by Matt Olson, making the score 6-3 in favor of the Braves. The Reds put up a strong fight but fell short by one run as Raisel Iglesias came in to close out the 9th inning, replacing Joe Jimenez.
Matt Olson continued his impressive hitting performance, adding another home run to his season total, which now stands at 25. He has also recorded 60 RBIs and boasts an OPS of .350. Olson received the second-highest number of votes for first base in the All-Star voting, with Freddie Freeman of the Los Angeles Dodgers leading the category. The voting process entered phase two on June 26, with previous votes being reset. Braves fans have the opportunity to support Olson and the other six Braves players who rank in the top two in their respective positions by voting this week.
The Braves will continue their season with a home matchup against the Minnesota Twins on Monday. The game is scheduled to start at 7:20 pm and will be televised on MLBN (MLB Network). Stay tuned to 92.9 The Game for the latest updates on the Atlanta Braves, which can be accessed on Audacy.com or through the Audacy app.