Matt Olson ties for MLB home run lead with 35 homers

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson has tied for the Major League Baseball home run lead with 35 homers. Olson reached this milestone following a two-run shot in a 4-0 victory over the New York Mets.

Olson is currently in a four-way tie for the league lead alongside Yordan Alvarez of the Houston Astros, Junior Caminero of the Tampa Bay Rays, and Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies. Other notable players in the race include Hunter Goodman of the Colorado Rockies with 34 home runs, Ben Rice of the New York Yankees, and James Wood of the Washington Nationals.

Braves manager Walt Weiss noted that Olson has evolved into a more complete hitter this season, highlighting his ability to use the entire field, hit doubles, and draw walks. Olson also leads the league in extra-base hits and has hit ten home runs in the eighth inning or later this season.