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Olson hits 2 homers, Harris and Albies also go deep as Braves roll to 5-3 win over struggling Mets
By Associated Press at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 4, 2026
· 2 min read
Matt Olson hit two home runs, Michael Harris II added a two-run shot, and Ozzie Albies also homered as the Atlanta Braves cranked up their power game to beat the New York Mets 5-3 on Friday night.The Braves lead second-place Philadelphia in the NL East by three games despite entering the four-gam...
Key takeaway The Braves lead second-place Philadelphia in the NL East by three games despite entering the four-game series with a 5-14 record since June 9.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The Braves' victory over the Mets is a welcome boost to the team's momentum, especially given their recent slump. With Ronald Acuña Jr. still on the injured list, the team has been searching for ways to reignite their offense, and the signing of Andrew McCutchen to a minor league deal is a notable move in this effort. As the Braves look to maintain their lead in the NL East, they will need to continue to find ways to score runs and support their strong pitching. The upcoming matchup between Chris Sale and Sean Manaea will be a key test of the team's ability to perform under pressure. For Atlanta fans, the question is whether the team can sustain this level of performance and make a deep postseason run, and the next few games will be crucial in determining their trajectory.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 4, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Matt Olson hit two home runs, Michael Harris II added a two-run shot, and Ozzie Albies also homered as the Atlanta Braves cranked up their power game to beat the New York Mets 5-3 on Friday night.The Braves lead second-place Philadelphia in the NL East by three games despite entering the four-gam...
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