AJ Smith-Shawver faces German Marquez in game two of Braves-Rockies series
Briefly

The Atlanta Braves are making a significant change by starting rookie AJ Smith-Shawver against the Colorado Rockies after recalling him from Gwinnett. Smith-Shawver has struggled with command, issuing eight walks in his previous outings, but the struggling Rockies lineup may provide a favorable matchup. In contrast, Rockies veteran Germán Márquez is battling a high ERA, which could present an opportunity for the Braves. This game marks the final night of their west coast road trip, with the first pitch scheduled for 8:40 p.m. ET.
The rotation carousel never stops for the Atlanta Braves, who will turn to rookie AJ Smith-Shawver to start Tuesday night's game against the Colorado Rockies.
As for Smith-Shawver, it all comes down to command. He gets a bunch of swing and miss with his stuff, but finding the strike zone was a real challenge.
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