Olson’s HR Streak Ends, but His Bat Stays Hot
(September 17, 2025) Matt Olson didn’t homer in five straight games; four was enough – but don’t let the streak’s end fool you. Olson is still scorching the baseball. In Game 1 of yesterday’s doubleheader against the Nationals, Olson launched a two-run homer to cap a five-run fourth inning, right after Jurickson Profar’s blast. That back-to-back display was Atlanta’s eighth of the season and first since August 7.
Fast forward to Game 2, when the rain cooled the Braves’ bats – until extra innings. Olson came up clutch in the 10th with a bases-clearing triple, breaking the game wide open and sealing a 5-0 sweep. Power? Contact? RBI machine? Olson is reminding Braves fans what an MVP-caliber bat looks like.
José Suarez Returns in Dominant Fashion
If Olson’s streak stole headlines, José Suarez quietly delivered the performance of the day. Making his first Major League start since April, Suarez tossed seven strong innings, allowing just two runs while striking out nine. His changeup was lethal, accounting for five strikeouts and keeping Nationals hitters guessing all afternoon.
What made the outing even sweeter? Suarez showed he’s not just filling a rotation gap – he’s sharpening tools that could give Atlanta much-needed depth down the stretch.
Raisel Iglesias Reaches Milestone in the Rain
Game 1 wasn’t just about bats and bounce-back arms. Raisel Iglesias secured his 250th career save – becoming only the 40th pitcher in MLB history to reach that milestone. And he did it in miserable conditions, shutting the door in the pouring rain.
Braves skipper Brian Snitker summed it up best: “That’s hard – everything you touch is wet. But Iggy locks in, and he’s earned every bit of that milestone.”
Takeaways for Braves Fans
So what should Braves Country take away from this soggy sweep?
- Matt Olson is Locked In: Even without the homer streak still in-tact, he’s an RBI machine you can count on.
- Suarez Adds Depth: A dominant lefty with an effective changeup could be a secret weapon.
- Iglesias is Rock Solid: Milestone or not, the Braves’ bullpen anchor is always ready.
- The Braves Find Ways to Win: Rain delays, cooled bats, tough conditions – this team adapts.
For fans, that means confidence heading into the stretch run, even though the run is toward the off-season. The Braves aren’t just surviving adversity; they’re thriving in it.
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Atlanta’s sweep over Washington showed more than just offensive pop – it highlighted pitching depth, bullpen grit, and the kind of resilience playoff teams need. Olson’s streak might have ended, but the Braves’ momentum hasn’t.
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