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Albies hits go-ahead homer in 8th as Braves overcome strong start by Olson and beat Tigers 2-1

Detroit Tigers v Atlanta Braves ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 17: Ozzie Albies #1 of the Atlanta Braves watches as he hits a home run during the eighth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park on June 17, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

ATLANTA -- — Ozzie Albies hit a go-ahead home run with two outs in the eighth and the Atlanta Braves overcame a strong start by Detroit right-hander Reese Olson to beat the Tigers 2-1 on Monday night.

Albies hit his fifth homer of the season 407 feet, high into the right field seats, off right-hander Shelby Miller (4-5).

“I’m happy it came at the right time,” Albies said.

The Braves, who enjoyed an offensive resurgence in winning two of three against Tampa Bay, have won four of their last five games.

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