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A's Snag First Win in Thrilling 5-2 Victory Over Braves
1 Apr
Summary
- Shea Langeliers hit his fourth home run to lead the Athletics to their first win.
- Justin Wilson and Andy Ibañez contributed two RBIs each for the A's offense.
- Drake Baldwin hit a home run for the Braves in a game with a bobblehead giveaway.

The Oakland Athletics have clinched their first victory of the 2026 season, triumphing over the Atlanta Braves with a 5-2 score on Tuesday.
Shea Langeliers was instrumental in the win, launching his fourth home run of the season. The A's offense, which had struggled earlier, found its rhythm with contributions from Justin Wilson and Andy Ibañez, who each delivered two RBIs.
Starting pitcher Aaron Civale earned his first win, delivering a solid performance over five innings. The Athletics' bullpen also played a key role, pitching four scoreless innings to secure the victory.
For the Braves, Drake Baldwin hit his third home run of the year. Despite a sacrifice fly from Ronald Acuña Jr. that scored Dominic Smith, the Braves ultimately fell short.