After the Braves’ Billy Bruton’s leadoff single in the 1st, Phillies P Curt Simmons retires the next 27 batters to win, 3 – 0, at Milwaukee. The loss snaps the Braves six-game win streak.

On May 16, 1953 — After the Braves’ Billy Bruton’s leadoff single in the 1st, Phillies P Curt Simmons retires the next 27 batters to win, 3 – 0, at Milwaukee. The loss snaps the Braves six-game win streak.

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