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Matt Olson hits 2 HRs, drives in 6 as Braves outlast Rockies

August 11 - Matt Olson hit a grand slam and two-run shot to drive in a career-high six runs, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Colorado Rockies 11-8 in Denver on Saturday night.

Jorge Soler had three hits, including a homer, and Marcell Ozuna also went deep for Atlanta. Pierce Johnson (5-4) got the win in relief and Raisel Iglesias picked up his 24th save.

The Braves ended a six-game losing streak and beat Colorado for the 14th time in the past 16 games.

Rockies batters struck out 14 times despite Sam Hilliard driving in a career-best five runs with a homer and two doubles.