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Braves Matt Olson Comeback Attempt Falls Short in Home Run Derby

Matt Olson missed out on being the first Atlanta Braves player to win the Home Run Derby and the fourth player to win the event on home field. He hit 15 home runs, missing out on a trip to the semifinals by two home runs. His longest hit home run went 460 feet.

The Braves' all-star first baseman was off to a slow start in the round with just four home runs at the halfway mark of his turn in the tournament. He took off with 10 more home runs before time expired, but was only able to muster one more home run in the bonus round.