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AJ Smith-Shawver will start Game 1 of a doubleheader for the Atlanta Braves against the New York Mets, his first start in 14 months after undergoing an internal brace procedure to repair a torn UCL in June 2025. Smith-Shawver made five rehab starts with Single-A Augusta and Triple-A Gwinnett, posting a 1.53 ERA and 1.19 WHIP over 17.2 innings, leading to his early promotion to bolster the Braves' injured and inconsistent rotation.

AJ Smith-Shawver will start for the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of a doubleheader against the New York Mets, his first start in 14 months after undergoing an internal brace procedure to repair a torn UCL. He made five rehab starts with Single-A Augusta and Triple-A Gwinnett, posting strong stats, and was promoted early to bolster the Braves' inconsistent rotation.

WIS and Gray Media are hosting a live broadcast of the South Carolina Republican U.S. Senate Special Election Primary debate on August 3, 2026, ahead of the August 11 election to fill the seat of late Senator Lindsey Graham. The debate will air from WIS 10 Studios in Columbia across multiple Gray Media platforms statewide.

Wildfire smoke from Canadian wildfires has caused hazardous air quality across the Great Lakes to the East Coast, affecting 100 million people. Air Quality Index (AQI) levels in some areas reached 500, prompting health advisories and the distribution of free masks in New York City. Hazardous conditions are expected to persist through Friday.

Drake Baldwin returns to the Atlanta Braves' lineup after a 10-day injured list stint, batting leadoff against the San Francisco Giants. The Braves, with a struggling OPS, face a Giants team with a strong recent offensive record but a poor overall standing.

Two Republican candidates for South Carolina governor, Pamela Evette and Alan Wilson, will debate live on June 16 ahead of their primary runoff on June 23. The debate is part of a series streamed by WBTV, with the winner facing Democratic candidate Jermaine Johnson in the general election.

Eli White and Michael Harris II led the Atlanta Braves to a 3-1 victory over the New York Mets with key hits, including White's career-high three-hit performance and Harris's long homer. Martín Pérez pitched effectively for the win, and Raisel Iglesias secured the game-ending double play.