Matt Olson passes Stan Musial with 896th consecutive game played

ATLANTA — Matt Olson has played more consecutive games than all but seven players in Major League history.

Olson passed Hall of Famer Stan Musial and gained sole possession of eighth place on the all-time list when he played in his 896th consecutive game against the Marlins on Wednesday night at Truist Park. The Braves’ first baseman began his streak while playing for the A’s on May 2,…