The Atlanta Braves stage yet another comeback for 6th consecutive win, behind by AJ Smith-Shawver's impressive debut start

In AJ Smith-Shawver's first start for the Atlanta Braves, he delivered an impressive performance, throwing 5.1 innings with only 3 hits allowed, 0 earned runs, and 2 strikeouts. However, in the sixth inning, a fielding error by Orlando Arcia gave way to Lane Thomas reaching base. Despite the subsequent groundout by Luis Garcia, Thomas advanced to second base, prompting Smith-Shawver to be replaced by Collin McHugh in a tightly contested 1-1 ballgame.

The turning point came when Joey Meneses doubled deep into center field, driving in Thomas and giving the Nationals a 2-1 lead. The Braves found themselves in a familiar position, down by a run in the bottom of the eighth inning. With two men on base and one out, Marcell Ozuna grounded out, allowing Eddie Rosario to move to third base and Sam Hilliard to score, leveling the game at 2-2.

The game-winning moment arrived when Orlando Arcia stepped up and singled to center, bringing Rosario home and granting the Braves a 3-2 lead. Raisel Iglesias swiftly took charge in the ninth inning, securing three outs and sealing the victory for the Braves, solidifying their NL East lead.

The Atlanta Braves will continue their series against the Washington Nationals on Saturday, June 10th. Fans can catch the action on Bally Sports Southeast, with the first pitch scheduled for 4:10 pm. As the Braves strive to maintain their divisional supremacy, this clash promises to be another thrilling showdown.