"Smith-Shawver looked great in the first inning as he was able to force two flyouts and a groundout for a three-up-three-down showing."
"In the bottom of the third is when things went downhill quick. After striking out Sosa, Smith-Shawver walked Marsh who then stole second."
In a matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies, the Atlanta Braves aimed to bounce back after a prior loss. AJ Smith-Shawver showcased strong pitching early, achieving a three-up-three-down first inning. Despite opportunities, the Braves' offense faltered, with key players failing to capitalize on scoring chances. The game took a turn in the third inning when Smith-Shawver allowed a home run, leading to his eventual exit after sustaining an injury. The struggles continued as the Braves fell behind, ultimately losing the game and missing chances to rally.
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