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Braves continue rolling by winning 'very stressful' road series against Reds
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Matt Olson homers again, Braves hold off Reds
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Atlanta Braves 2022 Season Preview: 1B Matt Olson
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April 09, 2022: Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson rounds third base on his way to home plate during the third inning of a MLB game against the Cincinnati Reds at Truist
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Atlanta Braves agree to 8-year, $168 million contract with first baseman Matt Olson
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Braves vs. Phillies lineups: Matt Olson gets a day off, Ronald Acuña Jr. out again for Atlanta - Battery Power
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Matt Olson - Wikipedia
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Atlanta, GA, USA. 09th Apr, 2022. Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson rounds second base during the third inning of a MLB game against the Cincinnati Reds at Truist Park in Atlanta
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Cincinnati Reds first baseman Matt Reynolds (4) throws Milwaukee Brewers' Jace Peterson out at first base
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Atlanta Braves sign newly acquired Matt Olson to 8-year, $168M contract