On September 23, 1948 — 1948 – The Braves clinch the National League flag by defeating the Giants, 3 – 2. They will finish 6 1/2 games ahead of the Dodgers. Two days before the season is over, the Braves will lose their best hitter, OF Jeff Heath, who breaks an ankle sliding home against Brooklyn.
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Baseball Reference September 23
National Pastime September 23
Retro Sheet
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