AJ Smith-Shawver will start Thursday’s game in Chicago
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The Atlanta Braves got a much-needed win Wednesday night at Wrigley Field and will be looking to secure a series win Thursday. Brian Snitker announced after the game that right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver will start Thursday’s series finale. Thursday’s start will be the season debut for Smith-Shawver. He’s made eight starts at Gwinnett and his overall numbers are ugly with a 6.10 ERA and a 6.88 FIP in 31 innings. He’s allowed four runs in each of his last two starts at Gwinnett but is coming off of...

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