The Atlanta Braves defeated the Athletics 5-1 in their season-opening homestand. Drake Baldwin drove in four runs and Chris Sale pitched one-hit ball over six innings. Baldwin's two-run double and Sale's one-out hit gave Sale some breathing room after Shea Langeliers hit his fifth homer of the season. The win leaves the Athletics with just one win through their first six games. The Braves are currently 4-2 in the season, a significant increase from the previous year's team.