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Braves blank Athletics 4-0; Elder delivers six strong

PUBLISHED Mar 30, 2026, 11:31 PM ET

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ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves defeated the Oakland Athletics 4-0 Monday night as Matt Olson and Mauricio Dubón produced early offense and Bryce Elder threw six strong innings, while Mike Yastrzemski added an eighth-inning triple and Dubón drove him home. The win improved Atlanta's early-season record and was followed Tuesday by Oakland's 5-2 rebound behind Shea Langeliers' homer and Aaron Civale's five effective innings; teams adjusted rotations and pitching usage with another matchup scheduled immediately after these games.

By Michael Grant | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Offseason: Mauricio Dubón traded to the Atlanta Braves from the Houston Astros.
Since Aug. 24 (previous season), Bryce Elder reached a comparative performance milestone noted in coverage.
Early season: Braves starters allowed four runs over 23 innings through four games, per Atlanta News First.
Monday: Braves won 4-0; Elder threw six innings, and the bullpen recorded scoreless relief.
Tuesday: Athletics won 5-2 with Shea Langeliers homering and Aaron Civale starting effectively.

News Intelligence

The Braves' strong start to the season is a good sign for fans. Elder's performance shows promise for future games. If you're a Braves supporter, keep an eye on how the team's rotation and pitching usage evolves.

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Who Benefited

The Atlanta Braves benefited from early offensive production and a six-inning start by Bryce Elder, which led to a 4-0 victory and allowed the bullpen to secure scoreless relief.

Who Impacted

The Oakland Athletics suffered an early deficit in the Monday game, control issues from starter Jacob Lopez, and lineup inconsistencies that contributed to the loss before the team rebounded Tuesday.

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Who Benefited

The Atlanta Braves benefited from early offensive production and a six-inning start by Bryce Elder, which led to a 4-0 victory and allowed the bullpen to secure scoreless relief.

Who Impacted

The Oakland Athletics suffered an early deficit in the Monday game, control issues from starter Jacob Lopez, and lineup inconsistencies that contributed to the loss before the team rebounded Tuesday.