Offense can’t pick up Jose Suarez in 5-2 loss
The Braves’ offense missed a bunch of opportunities and the organizational 10th starter performed about as expected
Mar 31, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Jose Suarez (54) throws against the Athletics in the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images | Brett Davis-Imagn Images Looking for another series win, the Braves had Jose Suarez on the mound facing the A’s and Aaron Civale. Things started nicely for Atlanta and for Suarez, as Jose struck out two of the 3 A’s he faced in the first.
Drake Baldwin continued his torrid hitting to start the season with a first inning homer to right center, giving Atlanta a 1-0 lead. Olson notched an opposite field single, but that was the extent of the offensive output in the first. Baldwin's third homer of the season came off the bat at 105.
4 mph. That is the fifth ball he has hit 100 mph or harder this year. Yandy Diaz entered today leading MLB with 9 balls hit 100-plus mph.
Michael Harris II was one of 14 MLB players with at least six such exit velos. pic. twitter.