Braves vs. Rays chat and discussion: AJ Smith-Shawver vs. Freddy Peralta

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 06: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves during the game against the Philadelphia Phillies on September 6, 2026 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Bra

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The Braves kick off the second matchup in a streak of five straight series against teams currently in playoff position Tuesday night (7:15 p.m. ET) when the Tampa Bay Rays descend upon Truist Park.

AJ Smith-Shawver gets the start in the opener for Atlanta, looking for better control and a better result after taking his first loss of the season last time out against Washington.

Tampa counters with former Brewers and Mets pitcher Freddy Peralta on the mound.

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Braves get a brief respite from facing the Phillies before Philadelphia heads to Atlanta this weekend for another critical series for playoff seeding.