PHOTOS: Braves shut out Reds in opener of four-game series

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PHOTOS: Braves shut out Reds in opener of four-game series

The Braves scored all their runs in the third inning in a 4-0 shutout of the Cincinnati Reds at Truist Park. Braves starter AJ Smith-Shawver allowed one hit in eight innings, the 11th start of his MLB career.

Atlanta Braves left fielder Alex Verdugo (8), center, and Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) celebrate their win against Cincinnati Reds during the ninth inning at Truist Park, Monday, May 5, 2025, in Atlanta. The Braves won 4-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves left fielder Alex Verdugo (8, left), center fielder Michael Harris II (center), and right fielder Eli White (36) celebrate their win against Cincinnati Reds during the ninth inning at Truist Park, Monday, May 5, 2025, in Atlanta. The Braves won 4-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Enyel De Los Santos (61) reacts after getting the final out to end the game against the Cincinnati Reds during the ninth inning at Truist Park, Monday, May 5, 2025, in Atlanta. The Braves won 4-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver is greeted by teammates after finishing the top of the eighth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Truist Park, Monday, May 5, 2025, in Atlanta. The Braves won 4-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver is greeted by teammates after finishing the top of the eighth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Truist Park, Monday, May 5, 2025, in Atlanta. The Braves won 4-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver reacts after giving up the first hit of the game to Cincinnati Reds’ Santiago Espinal (not pictured) during the eighth inning at Truist Park, Monday, May 5, 2025, in Atlanta. The Braves won 4-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver is shown in the dugout during the bottom of the seventh inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Truist Park, Monday, May 5, 2025, in Atlanta. The Braves won 4-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider watches from the dugout during the seventh inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Truist Park, Monday, May 5, 2025, in Atlanta. The Braves won 4-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves’ Ozzie Albies (1) talks with Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) after Albies advanced to second base during the fourth inning at Truist Park, Monday, May 5, 2025, in Atlanta. The Braves won 4-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver (32) reacts after Cincinnati Reds’ TJ Friedl (not pictured) hit into a double play to end the top of the eighth inning at Truist Park, Monday, May 5, 2025, in Atlanta. The Braves won 4-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver (32) reacts after Cincinnati Reds’ TJ Friedl (not pictured) hit into a double play to end the top of the eighth inning at Truist Park, Monday, May 5, 2025, in Atlanta. The Braves won 4-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Cincinnati Reds left fielder Tyler Callihan (32) is helped off of the field by trainers after getting injured diving for a ball hit by Atlanta Braves’ Matt Olson (not pictured) during the third inning at Truist Park, Monday, May 5, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves’ Matt Olson hits a two-run home run during the third inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Truist Park, Monday, May 5, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves’ Alex Verdugo celebrates after scoring a run during the third inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Truist Park, Monday, May 5, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves’ Austin Riley hits a single scoring Atlanta Braves’ Alex Verdugo (not pictured) during the third inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Truist Park, Monday, May 5, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves’ Nick Allen celebrates after scoring a run during the third inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Truist Park, Monday, May 5, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves’ Nick Allen scores a run ahead of the tag by Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson during the third inning at Truist Park, Monday, May 5, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves’ Nick Allen scores a run ahead of the tag by Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson during the third inning at Truist Park, Monday, May 5, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves’ Nick Allen scores a run ahead of the tag by Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson during the third inning at Truist Park, Monday, May 5, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves’ Alex Verdugo hits a double scoring Atlanta Braves’ Nick Allen (not pictured) during the third inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Truist Park, Monday, May 5, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves right fielder Eli White makes an out on a fly ball during the second inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Truist Park, Monday, May 5, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves shortstop Nick Allen (2) fields a ground ball during the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Truist Park, Monday, May 5, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver delivers to a Cincinnati Reds batter during the first inning at Truist Park, Monday, May 5, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver delivers to a Cincinnati Reds batter during the first inning at Truist Park, Monday, May 5, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver delivers to a Cincinnati Reds batter during the first inning at Truist Park, Monday, May 5, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley prepares to field a ball during the first inning of their game against the Cincinnati Reds at Truist Park, Monday, May 5, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Atlanta Braves left fielder Alex Verdugo (8), center, and Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) celebrate their win against Cincinnati Reds during the ninth inning at Truist Park, Monday, May 5, 2025, in Atlanta. The Braves won 4-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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