WATCH: Matt Olson LAUNCHES one opposite field to give Atlanta a two-run lead

The Braves first baseman goes oppo taco for his 22nd homerun of the year

Atlanta's locked in a tied battle with the Cincinnati Reds, with both teams putting their winning streaks on the line.  

Well, they were locked in a tie. Matt Olson fixed that.

The Braves first baseman launched a shot out to the opposite field, sending it 359 feet out to left field to put Atlanta back on top in this one, 7-5. 

Here's the video of the "oppo taco":  

.@mattolson21 with the power! ⚡️#ForTheA pic.twitter.com/PWHR2Tpbzb

— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) June 24, 2023

At only 102 off the bat, it didn't really look like it was going to be a homerun off the bat, but a combination of the wind blowing out and the relatively small dimensions of Great American Ball Park meant this one was a homerun and Atlanta's sitting on a lead in the top of the 5th. 

Atlanta's looking to keep the win streak alive while putting an end to Cincinnati's winning streak. First pitch from Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati is set for 6:40 PM ET. The game broadcast, with Voice of the Braves Brandon Gaudin, is available inside Braves Country on Bally Sports Southeast and is available on MLB.TV outside of the broadcast area. The radio call, with Ben Ingram, is available locally on 680 AM/93.7 FM The Fan or outside the Atlanta market on the Atlanta Braves Radio Network or MLB.com.

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