The Atlanta Braves had a big day at the plate on Tuesday, as they swept the Milwaukee Brewers 8-6. The star of the show was third baseman Austin Olson, who had an impressive performance with five RBIs and two home runs.
Olson’s first home run came in the fourth inning, when he hit a solo shot to left field. He then added a two-run homer in the sixth inning to give the Braves a 4-3 lead. His five RBIs were the most by any Braves player in a single game this season.
The Braves’ offense was also aided by a strong performance from starting pitcher Max Fried, who allowed just two runs over six innings of work. Fried also struck out nine batters, tying his season-high.
The Braves bullpen then held on for the win, with relievers Shane Greene and Chris Martin combining for three scoreless innings. Greene earned the win, while Martin picked up his first save of the season.
The win was the Braves’ fourth straight and their sixth in seven games. It also improved their record to 15-11, which is good for second place in the National League East.
Olson’s performance was a big reason why the Braves were able to come away with the win. His five RBIs and two home runs were the most by any Braves player this season, and it helped propel them to a big win over a division rival. It was an impressive performance from Olson, and one that will certainly be remembered for some time.
