Braves News: Spencer Strider’s return, Matt Olson walk-off, more

TL;DR

Matt Olson hit a walk-off two-run homer, leading the Braves to a series win over the Tigers. Spencer Strider is set to return from injury for his 2026 debut this Sunday.

Key points

Matt Olson hit a walk-off two-run homer against the Tigers
Spencer Strider will return from injury this Sunday
Braves have the best record and run differential in MLB

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 29: Matt Olson #28 of the Atlanta Braves reacts with Drake Baldwin #30 after hitting a walk-off two-run homer in the ninth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park on April 29, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Braves secured a nother series win Wednesday in a game pitched by Tarik Skubal and that really is a symbol of how things have gone for Atlanta so far this season. Atlanta comfortably has the best record in baseball and the best run differential in baseball to back it up. Franchise player Ronald Acuna’s production hasn’t really hit it’s expected level, even as he’s been hitting the ball well, and Austin Riley continues to struggle, but Atlanta has an MVP candidate in Matt Olson, has gotten tremendous seasons from a number of star position-players so far, has gotten good if perhaps lucky production from the rotation, and seems to have a dominant bullpen. To make matters *even better,* they have a host of reinforcements incoming, as Sean Murphy and are expected back in the next week or so, seems to be a few weeks away from his return, and some of Atlanta’s young pitching seems to be progressing well from their surgical procedures. This has been a special and exceedingly fun start to the season and there are plenty of reasons to think that this Braves team can carry something resembling this success forward as the season goes on.

Q&A

When will Spencer Strider make his 2026 debut for the Braves?

Spencer Strider is expected to make his 2026 debut on Sunday at Coors Field.

What did Matt Olson achieve in the game against the Tigers?

Matt Olson hit a two-run walk-off homer, turning a one-run deficit into a one-run victory for the Braves.

How is the Braves' performance compared to other MLB teams this season?

The Braves currently have the best record and run differential in baseball.