Olson’s 3-run homer backs 6 strong innings from Elder as Braves avoid a sweep, beating Arizona 5-3
Atlanta Braves secured a crucial victory over Arizona Diamondbacks, 5-3, on Sunday, thwarting a potential three-game sweep. Matt Olson's powerful three-run homer solidified the win as Bryce Elder delivered six strong innings of pitching. After Ildemaro Vargas's seventh-inning home run tied the score at 2, Olson hammered a 3-0 pitch from Brandyn Garcia over the center-field wall with two outs and two runners on base.
Despite Ronald Acuña Jr.'s earlier run-scoring double and a solid performance from Elder following a rough loss to the New York Mets, the Braves managed to salvage the series finale, keeping their first-place position in the standings.
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