Atlanta Braves right-handed pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver allowed only one hit in eight innings during a win against the Cincinnati Reds.

AJ Smith-Shawver was rolling right along when he realized his Atlanta Braves teammates were beginning to avoid him. They had a good reason.

On Monday night at Truist Park, rookie right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver came within six outs of history, carrying a no-hit bid into the eighth inning against the Cincinnati Reds before Santiago Espinal lined a leadoff single to center.