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AJ Smith-Shawver pitches into the eighth inning for the first time as a professional.
The 22-year-old right-hander gives up a single to center field in 4 -0 win over Cincinnati Reds .
The Braves haven’t had a no-hitter since Kent Mercker pitched one at Dodger Stadium on April 8, 1994 .
Smith-Shawver walked two batters in the first before striking out Spencer Steer to end the inning.
He also issued two walks with two outs in the fourth , then retired the next 10 batters before Espinal ’s hit.
“I feel like I used my heater pretty well today . And then it was curveball-split,” he said.
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