AJ Smith-Shawver of the Atlanta Braves made a strong bid for a no-hitter, pitching effectively into the eighth inning before Santiago Espinal of the Cincinnati Reds broke it up with a single. Smith-Shawver's performance included five strikeouts and four walks, showcasing a mix of control issues and dominance. He faced challenges, yielding four hits in his previous outings, but managed to keep the Reds scoreless until the eighth. Ultimately, he exited the game after 99 pitches with the Braves leading 4-0.