Apr 12, 2025; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver (32) looks on from the dugout during the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images He had his best game of the season Saturday, allowing two runs on six hits and striking out seven in five innings against the host Tampa Bay Rays. The Braves rallied in the ninth for a 5-4 victory.

