Powerful Atlanta Braves Make Home Run History with Incredible 7-Game Stretch

The Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 4-2 on Thursday as they continue to hit home runs at a historic rate.

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson (28) celebrates with shortstop Orlando Arcia (11) and designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) after a two-run home run against the Miami Marlins in the first inning at Truist Park on Aug. 1. / Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

The Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 4-2 on Thursday to move to 59-49 on the season. The loss drops the Marlins to a rough 40-69. Atlanta currently holds the final wild card spot in the National League and is seeking another trip to the playoffs.

As has been the case over the last week, Atlanta continued to do damage with the longball. The Braves hit three home runs in the win with Austin Riley, Matt Olson and Orlando Arcia each hitting bombs.

The home run has become a huge part of the Braves game over the last week, with Atlanta making history according to @OptaSTATS on social media:

The @Braves have collected 54 hits over their last 7 games. Of those 54 hits, 21 have left the yard (38.9%).

That's the highest percentage of a team's hits being home runs over a 7-game span in MLB history (min. 50 hits).

The @Braves have collected 54 hits over their last 7 games. Of those 54 hits, 21 have left the yard (38.9%).

That's the highest percentage of a team's hits being home runs over a 7-game span in MLB history (min. 50 hits). pic.twitter.com/4Usev3We3I

— OptaSTATS (@OptaSTATS) August 2, 2024

The Braves are proving they are still a formidable threat in the National League, even despite the massive injuries they've experienced this year. Atlanta is playing without its best pitcher (Spencer Strider) and its best overall player (reigning National League MVP) Ronald Acuna Jr.

They have contributions from guys like Chris Sale though, who have helped keep the roster afloat.

The Braves will play the Marlins again on Friday night with first pitch from Truist Park coming at 7:20 p.m. ET. Rookie Spencer Schwellenbach will pitch for Atlanta while Valente Ballozo pitches for Miami. Schwellenbach is 4-5 with a 4.06 ERA while Bellozo is just 0-1 with a 4.50.

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