Braves Blank Athletics 4-0 Behind Olson, Dubón, and Yastrzemski

Atlanta's offense strikes early as Oakland falls to 0-4 on the season

Mar. 31, 2026 at 4:52am

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The Atlanta Braves defeated the Oakland Athletics 4-0 on Monday night, scoring three runs in the first inning off a double from Matt Olson and a single from Mauricio Dubón. Mike Yastrzemski came off the bench and hit a line drive triple in the eighth inning to help seal the victory for the Braves.

Why it matters

The loss drops the Athletics to 0-4 on the young season, continuing their struggles after a disappointing 2025 campaign. Meanwhile, the Braves improve to 3-1 and look to build momentum in the NL East race.

The details

Olson and Dubón sparked a three-run first inning for the Braves, setting the tone early. Yastrzemski, who entered the game as a defensive replacement in left field, provided an insurance run with his eighth-inning triple.

  • The game was played on Monday, March 31, 2026.
  • The Braves scored three runs in the first inning.

The players

Matt Olson

Braves first baseman who hit a double to drive in runs in the first inning.

Mauricio Dubón

Braves outfielder who singled to drive in runs in the first inning.

Mike Yastrzemski

Braves outfielder who hit a triple in the eighth inning to provide insurance runs.

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What they’re saying

“We came out aggressive and set the tone early. That's the kind of start we need to build on.”

— Matt Olson, Braves First Baseman

The takeaway

The Braves' balanced offensive attack and strong pitching performance handed the struggling Athletics their fourth straight loss to open the season, underscoring the challenges Oakland faces as they try to rebound from a down year.