3 Braves takeaways: Scoreless and swept, AJ Smith-Shawver's mixed bag, and bullpen Ls

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03/31/2025 05:00 AM

Not since 1980, 45 years ago against the Cincinnati Reds, have the Braves been swept in a season-opening four-game series.

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