Matt Olson, Braves chase more runs vs. Royals

Field Level Media

After all these years, the Kansas City Royals still haven't figured out how to slow down Matt Olson.

Now in his eighth major league season, Olson has constantly been a thorn in Kansas City's side, and he will try to assume that role again Saturday when the visiting Atlanta Braves and Royals continue their three-game series.

In 27 career games against Kansas City, Olson is hitting .302 with 11 homers and 27 RBIs. He played 26 of those games when he was with the Athletics, but he certainly wasn't disappointing in his first game as a member of the Braves.

Olson went 2-for-5 and hit one of Atlanta's five home runs on Friday as the Braves cruised to a 10-3 rout of the Royals in the…