The Braves trade Melvin Nieves, Vince Moore, and Donnie Elliott to the Padres to acquire Fred McGriff, who will help spark the team to a 51-19 record en route to the NL East Division title. None of the prospects sent to San Diego will prove to have a significant impact on their new organization.

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The Braves trade Melvin Nieves, Vince Moore, and Donnie Elliott to the Padres to acquire Fred McGriff, who will help spark the team to a 51-19 record en route to the NL East Division title. None of the prospects sent to San Diego will prove to have a significant impact on their new organization.

Atlanta’s Steve Avery and two relievers shut out the Pirates, 2 – 0, despite surrendering 13 hits, just one shy of the record for most hits allowed in a shutout.

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Atlanta’s Steve Avery and two relievers shut out the Pirates, 2 – 0, despite surrendering 13 hits, just one shy of the record for most hits allowed in a shutout.