1948 – The host Braves split a pair with the Reds‚ as Johnny Vander Meer bests Warren Spahn‚ 3 – 1, in the opener. Glenn Elliott‚ just up from the AAA Brewers‚ is awarded the victory in the 11 – 1 nitecap‚ even though he pitches just 3 innings. Elliott collides with Ted Kluszewski while running to first base and is injured after pitching his only innings of 1948. Reliever Clyde Shoun throws the last 6 innings.

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On September 1, 1948 — 1948 – The host Braves split a pair with the Reds‚ as Johnny Vander Meer bests Warren Spahn‚ 3 – 1, in the opener. Glenn Elliott‚ just up from the AAA Brewers‚ is awarded the victory in the 11 – 1 nitecap‚ even though he pitches just 3 innings. Elliott collides with Ted Kluszewski while running to first base and is injured after pitching his only innings of 1948. Reliever Clyde Shoun throws the last 6 innings.

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