Shea Langeliers Homers, A’s Snap Skid: 5-2 Win Over Braves

The Oakland A’s grabbed a 5-2 win over the Atlanta Braves, finally snapping their four-game losing streak. Shea Langeliers launched a solo homer, and Aaron Civale looked sharp in his first start of the season.

This win gives Oakland a little hope as they get ready to face the Braves again in the series. Maybe it’s the start of something?

Game recap

Oakland’s hitters came out swinging. Langeliers’ fourth homer of the year put the A’s in front for good—a solo shot in the fifth off Joel Payamps.

Aaron Civale, stepping in as the A’s No. 5 starter, tossed five innings, allowing just two runs on four hits and a walk. He struck out three and picked up the win (1-0).

Justin Wilson and Andy Ibañez both chipped in, each going 2-for-4 and driving in two runs. Max Muncy made some noise too, doubling with a 111 mph exit velocity, drawing a walk, and crossing the plate twice.

The A’s bullpen looked sharp, firing four scoreless innings. Mark Leiter Jr. closed things out, making his Oakland debut by stranding two runners in the ninth and locking down the save.

On Atlanta’s side, José Suárez took the loss (0-1) after giving up four runs in 3 2/3 innings. Joel Payamps gave up the Langeliers homer in the fifth.

Drake Baldwin homered in the first inning, adding some early excitement for Braves fans. The team was handing out his bobblehead and celebrating his 2025 NL Rookie of the Year campaign—maybe a bit early, but hey, why not?

Ronald Acuña Jr. drove in a run with a sac fly in the fifth, bringing home Dominic Smith, who finished 2-for-4. Acuña struck out with two on in both the seventh and ninth, and he’s now hitting just .167 to start the season.

Key performances

• Shea Langeliers — solo homer (his fourth), gave the A’s the edge and a needed jolt.
• Aaron Civale — five solid innings, four hits, one walk, three strikeouts, not bad for his first Oakland start.
• Justin Wilson and Andy Ibañez — both 2-for-4 with two RBIs, coming through when it mattered.
• Max Muncy — smashed a double, drew a walk, scored twice, showing off a little hustle and pop.
• Mark Leiter Jr. — wrapped up the win with a save in his A’s debut, stranding two runners in the ninth.
• Drake Baldwin (Braves) — homered in his first at-bat, giving Atlanta an early lift.
• Ronald Acuña Jr. — managed a sac fly, but went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in big spots. Still looking for his groove (BA .167).

Pitching and bullpen notes

The A’s bullpen handled the last four innings, keeping Atlanta quiet and giving Civale’s start some backup. Mark Leiter Jr. worked around two hits in the ninth and kept the tying run off the board, earning the save in his first Oakland appearance.

Series outlook and next steps

The series picks up again on Wednesday. Braves left-hander Chris Sale (1-0, 0.00 ERA) will go up against A’s right-hander Luis Severino (0-0, 3.60 ERA).

It’s Atlanta’s crafty veteran versus Oakland’s hope for a rebound. The A’s definitely want to build on this breakthrough win, but let’s see if they can actually keep the momentum going.

Oakland’s got a bit of a blueprint now—Langeliers’ pop, clutch swings from Wilson and Ibañez, and Muncy doing a little bit of everything. If Civale comes through with another solid outing and the bullpen hangs tough, maybe this rough early stretch turns into something better.

Honestly, the middle of the A’s order—Langeliers, Wilson, Ibañez, and Muncy—could be the spark they need. If you’re following along, that’s the group to watch for a potential turning point.

 
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