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Braves beat Rockies, Smith-Shawver picks up first big league win

AJ Smith-Shawver (Getty) ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 15: AJ Smith-Shawver #62 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Truist Park on June 15, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Rookie A.J. Smith-Shawver allowed three runs in five and two-thirds innings for his first major league victory as the Braves beat the Rockies 8-3 Thursday night in Atlanta.

Ozzie Albies had three hits and three RBIs as the Braves won their third straight game.

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