Andy Ibanez, Jacob Wilson spark offense as A's beat Braves for 1st win

The Athletics earned their first victory of the season, defeating the Atlanta Braves 5-2 on Tuesday.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 8:49am

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Andy Ibanez and Jacob Wilson both drove in their first two runs of the season to help the visiting Athletics earn their first victory of the year, beating the Atlanta Braves 5-2 on Tuesday. A's starter Aaron Civale looked solid in his first start of the season, working five innings and allowing two runs on four hits and one walk, striking out three. The bullpen covered the final four innings for the Athletics, with Hogan Harris, Justin Sterner, Scott Barlow and Mark Leiter Jr. each pitching a scoreless frame.

Why it matters

The win snaps a four-game losing streak to start the season for the Athletics, who were looking to bounce back after being shut out on Monday. The Braves, on the other hand, were hoping to build on their early-season success but fell short against the visiting team.

The details

Ibanez went 2-for-4, scored a run and drove in two. Wilson was 2-for-4 with a double and two RBIs. The Athletics, who were shut out on Monday, went 3-for-6 with runners in scoring position. The losing pitcher was opener Jose Suarez, who pitched 3 2/3 innings and allowed four runs on five hits and three walks, with six strikeouts.

  • The A's had lost four straight games to start the season for the first time since 2021.
  • The game was played on Tuesday, April 1, 2026.

The players

Andy Ibanez

An Athletics player who drove in two runs and went 2-for-4 with a run scored in the game.

Jacob Wilson

An Athletics player who drove in two runs and went 2-for-4 with a double in the game.

Aaron Civale

The Athletics' starting pitcher, who worked five innings and allowed two runs on four hits and one walk, striking out three, and earned his first career victory against Atlanta.

Jose Suarez

The Braves' opening pitcher, who allowed four runs on five hits and three walks over 3 2/3 innings and took the loss.

Drake Baldwin

The Braves player who hit a solo home run in the first inning.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

This game showcased the offensive spark provided by Ibanez and Wilson, helping the Athletics earn their first win of the season and bounce back from their early struggles. The Braves, on the other hand, were unable to maintain their early-season momentum and will look to regroup in their next outing.