Bryce Elder, three Braves relievers combine to blank Athletics

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Bryce Elder threw six scoreless innings and Mauricio Dubon drove in three runs to help the Atlanta Braves keep the visiting Athletics winless with a 4-0 victory on Monday in the opening game of their three-game series.

Elder (1-0) allowed five hits and one walk, struck out five and picked off a batter. Over his last eight starts, Elder is 4-2 with a 2.49 ERA and s