Braves Defeat Diamondbacks with Back-to-Back Homers

Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson hit clutch homers in the 9th inning to seal the win.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 6:09am

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A cubist-style painting depicting the key moments of the Braves' 9th inning comeback, with the players' movements and the ball's trajectory broken down into angular, abstracted geometric forms.The Braves' late-inning heroics kept them in the playoff hunt, with Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson providing the decisive blows.Atlanta Today

In a tight pitchers' duel, the Atlanta Braves broke through in the 9th inning with back-to-back home runs from Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson to defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-0 on Friday night.

Why it matters

The Braves' late-game heroics kept them in the hunt for the NL East division title, while the loss was a tough blow for the Diamondbacks who are struggling to stay in the playoff race in the crowded NL West.

The details

With the game scoreless heading into the 9th, Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies led off the inning with a solo home run to give Atlanta the lead. First baseman Matt Olson then followed with a home run of his own, providing crucial insurance for the Braves' pitching staff.

  • The game was played on Friday, April 4, 2026.

The players

Ozzie Albies

The Braves' All-Star second baseman who hit the go-ahead home run in the 9th inning.

Matt Olson

The Braves' power-hitting first baseman who hit the insurance home run right after Albies.

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What they’re saying

“That's why you play all 27 outs - our guys never quit and kept battling until the end.”

— Brian Snitker, Braves Manager

What’s next

The Braves will look to build on this win and gain ground in the NL East race when they continue their series against the Diamondbacks on Saturday.

The takeaway

The Braves showed their resilience and clutch hitting ability, rallying late to steal a win on the road against a tough Diamondbacks team and keeping themselves firmly in the playoff picture.