Braves Shutout A's 4-0 in Series Opener

0:00It's March 31st, MLB News. Today starts now, AI powered and always on. The Atlanta Braves kicked off their series with a clean, four-nothing shut-out over the Oakland Athletics on Monday night. They jumped out early, plating three runs in the first inning thanks to a double from Matt Olson and a single by Mauricio DeBone that brought everyone home. In the eighth, Mike Kiszyzymsky ripped a line drive, tripled to right, and DeBone followed with another single to score him, making it four-nothing. Bryce Elder dominated on the mound for the Braves, going six innings with five hits, five strikeouts, and just one walk to pick up his first win. DeBone, the two-time goal-glove shortstop from trades with the Astros last offseason, has been a steady glove and bat for Atlanta. Over on the A side, guys like Nick Kurtz and Shayland Gilears went hitless in four at bats, while Brent Rooker got two hits but got doubled up to. Killer Alley. The ninth got tense when a close call at first on Warren's butler got overturned after

1:03challenge, turning it into a double play, and Matt Olson snagged an infield fly to seal it. Jacob Lopez struggled for Oakland, giving up three earned runs over four innings with five walks. Looking ahead, Atlanta's Jose Suarez faces Aaron Savale on Tuesday as the series rolls on. Today's looking to keep the momentum.