Matt Olson on pace for second 50-homer season
Olson has hit two more HRs since a Sunday feature on his 50-HR potential, needing 17 more over 46 games to reach the milestone again.
Matt Olson is tracking toward a potential second 50-homer season after adding two home runs following a Sunday report on the possibility. He needs 17 homers over his remaining 46 games to reach 50. His career best over any 46-game stretch is 23, set twice during his 54-HR season in 2023. Historical splits show he has hit 17 or more homers over a 46-game span 64 times in his career.
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