Atlanta is expected to recall top rookie pitching prospect A.J. Smith-Shawver to start the rubber game of the three-game series against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Thursday. The teams split the first two games, with Chicago winning the opener 4-3 in 10 innings and Atlanta taking the second game 9-2. Atlanta leads the season series 3-2. Smith-Shawver, a hard-throwing right-hander, made six appearances (five starts) for the Braves in 2023 and went 1-0 with a 4.26 ERA.
W | L | Pct | GB | |
---|---|---|---|---|
28 | 21 | .571 | 0.0 | |
27 | 23 | .540 | 1.5 | |
23 | 26 | .469 | 5.0 | |
23 | 27 | .460 | 5.5 | |
20 | 29 | .408 | 8.0 |