Matt Olson hit a two-run homer in the first inning to give the Braves an early lead over the Nationals on Sunday. It turned out to be the only Braves’ runs in a 6-2 loss. It was the Braves’ major-league leading 19th first-inning home run of the season. They broke a tie with the Dodgers.
Olson also leads the majors with eight first-inning home runs.
Here is the list of Braves who went deep in the first inning.
Matt Olson: 8.
Austin Riley: 7.
Ronald Acuña Jr.: 2.
Sean Murphy: 1.
Eddie Rosario: 1.
