In Milwaukee, an exhibition game between the Brewers and the Atlanta Braves draws 33,337. The Brewers win, 7 – 5 in the 4th and last exhibition between the two teams. But the big thrill is provided by Hank Aaron, who homers.

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In Milwaukee, an exhibition game between the Brewers and the Atlanta Braves draws 33,337. The Brewers win, 7 – 5 in the 4th and last exhibition between the two teams. But the big thrill is provided by Hank Aaron, who homers.

Braves knuckleballer Phil Niekro no-hits the Padres, 9 – 0, It’s the first no-hitter thrown by a Braves hurler since the team shifted to Atlanta in 1966.

Braves knuckleballer Phil Niekro no-hits the Padres, 9 – 0, It’s the first no-hitter thrown by a Braves hurler since the team shifted to Atlanta in 1966.

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Braves knuckleballer Phil Niekro no-hits the Padres, 9 – 0, and improves his record to 11-4. He walks three and strikes out four in recording the first no-hitter by the franchise in Atlanta. Ralph Garr has three hits, three runs, and a steal, and Paul Casanova records an inside-the-park homer on a long fly ball missed by LF Gene Locklear.

In an outstanding relief performance, Yankee Lindy McDaniel comes to the rescue of Fritz Peterson, who exits with a muscle pull in the 2nd inning, and allows just one run in 13 innings to earn a 3 – 2 victory over the Tigers. Horace Clarke’s home run is the game winner.

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In an outstanding relief performance, Yankee Lindy McDaniel comes to the rescue of Fritz Peterson, who exits with a muscle pull in the 2nd inning, and allows just one run in 13 innings to earn a 3 – 2 victory over the Tigers. Horace Clarke’s home run is the game winner.

At Cleveland Stadium, Brewer left fielder John Briggs enjoys a 6-for-6 day at the plate in the team’s 9-4 triumph over the Tribe. The Milwaukee leadoff batter strokes two doubles and four singles, scoring two runs, but doesn’t record any RBIs.

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At Cleveland Stadium, Brewer left fielder John Briggs enjoys a 6-for-6 day at the plate in the team’s 9-4 triumph over the Tribe. The Milwaukee leadoff batter strokes two doubles and four singles, scoring two runs, but doesn’t record any RBIs.

The Braves edge the Padres, 5 – 4, despite a pinch home run by Dave Winfield. Big Dave’s next pinch homer will come on September 29, 1990.

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The Braves edge the Padres, 5 – 4, despite a pinch home run by Dave Winfield. Big Dave’s next pinch homer will come on September 29, 1990.

Mets outfielder Cleon Jones becomes the first player in franchise history to collect a 1,000 hits

Mets outfielder Cleon Jones becomes the first player in franchise history to collect a 1,000 hits

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Mets outfielder Cleon Jones becomes the first player in franchise history to collect a 1,000 hits when he doubles off Jim Rooker in the team’s 5-1 victory over the Pirates at Shea Stadium. The Mobile, Alabama native will add another 196 hits before being traded in 1975 to the White Sox.