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Matt Olson breaks Andruw Jones’ record for most home runs in a single Braves season

Matt Olson made Braves history Saturday afternoon with his 52nd home run of the season.

Olson now holds the Braves franchise record for the most home runs in a single season. Braves legend Andruw Jones held the previous record with 51 home runs during the 2005 season.

He hit his 52nd homer on Saturday afternoon against the Miami Marlins to tie up the game 5-5 in the top of the sixth inning.

Of course, Olson grew up watching Jones with the Braves. The first baseman is a Gwinnett County native and star player at Parkview High School.