Matt Olson belts 25th home run of season for Braves
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Key Points:
- Matt Olson hit his 25th home run of the season, marking his fifth homer in seven games, helping the Braves secure a 10-5 win over the Pirates at PNC Park.
- Jim Jarvis hit the first home run of his career in his 21st at-bat, a two-run shot that contributed to the Braves' offensive surge.
- Mike Yastrzemski capped the game with a ninth-inning grand slam, sealing the victory for Atlanta in their second series win since early June.
- Bryce Elder allowed three home runs and four runs over four innings but showed improvement compared to his previous starts where he gave up six or more earned runs.
- The Braves' bullpen, including Dylan Dodd, JR Ritchie, Danny Young, and James Karinchak, delivered strong relief performances to maintain the lead and close out the game.
