"Elder sat down the A's in order in the second inning - even though he gave up a hit to the returning hometown hero Lawrence Butler, Butler's time on the base paths was short-lived after Elder picked him off at first to end the inning."
"Elder ran into a bit of trouble in the fourth inning when Tyler Soderstrom and Mississippi State legend Brent Rooker were both on base together with just one out in the fourth inning."
"Elder eventually finished his outing with six strong innings, demonstrating his ability to pitch effectively under pressure and contribute to the team's success."
Bryce Elder made a successful first start of the season, pitching six strong innings and contributing to a 4-0 win for the Atlanta Braves against the Athletics. The Braves scored three runs in the first inning, with key hits from Matt Olson and Mauricio Dubón. Elder demonstrated control on the mound, including a pickoff of Lawrence Butler. Despite facing some challenges in the fourth inning, he managed to escape without damage and struck out the side in the fifth, showcasing his pitching prowess.
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