Photos: Smith-Shawver gets start, Braves top Nationals to extend win streak

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Photos: Smith-Shawver gets start, Braves top Nationals to extend win streak

A.J. Smith-Shawver, Atlanta's 20-year-old righthander, started for the first time in the majors, and the Braves eventually rallied for another win. (June 9, 2023)

Winning streak extended: Braves celebrate their 3-2 win over the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Friday, June 9, 2023, in Atlanta. The win was the sixth straight for Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

First MLB start: AJ Smith-Shawver delivers a pitch in the first inning of Friday's game against the Nationals. It was the first major-league start for the 20-year-old Smith-Shawver. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

AJ Smith-Shawver pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing three hits with two strikeouts and two walks. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

The Braves would eventually rally for a 3-2 victory, extending their winning streak to six games. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver, center, is removed from the mound by Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker (43) during the sixth inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Friday, June 9, 2023, in Atlanta. The Braves won 3-2. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver celebrates with teammates after he was removed from the mound during the sixth inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Friday, June 9, 2023, in Atlanta. The Braves won 3-2. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver (62) is greeted by Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker after he was removed from the mound during the sixth inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Friday, June 9, 2023, in Atlanta. The Braves won 3-2. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies, left, and Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. celebrate their win against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Friday, June 9, 2023, in Atlanta. The Braves won 3-2. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves outfielders, Eddie Rosario (8), Michael Harris II, and Ronald Acuna Jr. celebrate their win with mascot Blooper against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Friday, June 9, 2023, in Atlanta. The Braves won 3-2. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Raisel Iglesias reacts after stepping on first base to get out Washington Nationals’ Ildemaro Vargas (not pictured) for the save at the end of the ninth inning at Truist Park, Friday, June 9, 2023, in Atlanta. The Braves won 3-2. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Raisel Iglesias reacts after stepping on first base to get out Washington Nationals’ Ildemaro Vargas (14) for the save at the end of the ninth inning at Truist Park, Friday, June 9, 2023, in Atlanta. The Braves won 3-2. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Raisel Iglesias delivers to a Washington Nationals batter during the ninth inning at Truist Park, Friday, June 9, 2023, in Atlanta. The Braves won 3-2. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Eddie Rosario celebrates as he scores the go-ahead run off of a single by Atlanta Braves’ Orlando Arcia (not pictured) during the eighth inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Friday, June 9, 2023, in Atlanta. The Braves won 3-2. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Orlando Arcia hits an RBI single scoring the go-ahead run during the eighth inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Friday, June 9, 2023, in Atlanta. The Braves won 3-2. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Orlando Arcia hits an RBI single scoring the go-ahead run during the eighth inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Friday, June 9, 2023, in Atlanta. The Braves won 3-2. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver watches from the dugout as the Braves bat during the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Friday, June 9, 2023, in Atlanta. This is Smith-Shawver’s first MLB start. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver delivers to a Washington Nationals batter during the first inning at Truist Park, Friday, June 9, 2023, in Atlanta. This is Smith-Shawver’s first MLB start. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Washington Nationals’ Luis Garcia (2) is out at second base on a tag by Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia on a stolen base attempt during the first inning at Truist Park, Friday, June 9, 2023, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Ozzie Albies (1) scores a run as Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker (43) congratulates him during the second inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Friday, June 9, 2023, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Orlando Arcia grounds out to as Atlanta Braves’ Ozzie Albies (not pictured) scores in the second inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Friday, June 9, 2023, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Josiah Gray delivers to an Atlanta Braves batter during the second inning at Truist Park, Friday, June 9, 2023, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver delivers to a Washington Nationals batter during the second inning at Truist Park, Friday, June 9, 2023, in Atlanta. This is Smith-Shawver’s first MLB start. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver delivers to a Washington Nationals batter during the second inning at Truist Park, Friday, June 9, 2023, in Atlanta. This is Smith-Shawver’s first MLB start. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver walks to the bullpen to warm-up before his first MLB start against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Friday, June 9, 2023, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Winning streak extended: Braves celebrate their 3-2 win over the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Friday, June 9, 2023, in Atlanta. The win was the sixth straight for Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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