Mets Walk off vs Braves – Hank Aaron Homers at Shea Classic Radio Broadcast
New York Mets 5, Atlanta Braves 4 Day Game Played on Sunday, July 9, 1967 (D) at Shea Stadium Mets...
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New York Mets 5, Atlanta Braves 4 Day Game Played on Sunday, July 9, 1967 (D) at Shea Stadium Mets...
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Hank Aaron Stats & Facts Hank Aaron Positions: Rightfielder and First Baseman Bats: Right...
Read MoreMajor League Season Recap 1995 World Series – Atlanta Braves NL over Cleveland Indians AL 4 games to 2 World Series MVP – Tom Glavine Babe Ruth Award – Tom Glavine Championship Series ALCS Cleveland Indians...
Read MoreMajor League Season Recap 1996 World Series – New York Yankees AL over Atlanta Braves NL 4 games to 2 World Series MVP – John Wetteland Babe Ruth Award – Cecil Fielder Championship Series ALCS New York Yankees...
Read MoreMajor League Season Recap 1999 World Series – New York Yankees AL over Atlanta Braves NL 4 games to 0 World Series MVP – Marino Rivera Babe Ruth Award – Marino Rivera Championship Series ALCS New York Yankees...
Read MoreMajor League Season Recap 1992 World Series – Toronto Blue Jays AL over Atlanta Braves NL 4 games to 2 World Series MVP – Pat Borders Babe Ruth Award – Dave Winfield ALCS Toronto Blue Jays over Oakland...
Read MorePosted by Tom | Dec 21, 2018 | active team | 0 |
Atlanta Braves Team History & Encyclopedia Team Names: Atlanta Braves, Milwaukee Braves,...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Apr 25, 2018 | Debut | 0 |
Ronald Acuna the youngest player in MLB makes his debut and singles and scores winning run
Read MorePosted by Baseball | Apr 9, 2018 | Famous Thefts | 0 |
Max Scherzer is still cruising along as he records a complete game shutout in leading the Nationals to a 2 – 0 win over the Braves with a two-hitter. He strikes out 10 and walks none, but the highlight for him is his first career stolen base; he claims the last time he swiped a base, he was in high school.
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Oct 3, 2013 | NLDS, Playoff Games | 0 |
On October 3, 2013 The Dodgers take Game 1 of the other NLDS as Clayton Kershaw strikes out 12...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Oct 3, 2010 | Wild Card Games | 0 |
On October 3, 2010 With an 8-7 victory over the Phillies and a San Diego loss to San Francisco later in the day, the Braves reach the postseason for the first time since 2005. Atlanta had won 14 straight division titles under...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | May 7, 2010 | Pitching Feats | 0 |
On May 7, 2010 Philadelphia Phillies Jamie Moyer still baffles opposing hitters at age 47 becomes...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Apr 20, 2010 | walkoffs | 0 |
The Braves stage a late-game homer barrage to beat the Phillies, 4 – 3. Trailing 3 – 0 entering the bottom of the 9th, after being muzzled for 8 innings by Kyle Kendrick, who had entered the game with a 17.47 ERA, the Braves tee off against Ryan Madson after two outs. Troy Glaus goes deep with a runner on base and rookie Jason Heyward follows with a game-tying blast. Nate McLouth then hits a walk-off long ball against Jose Contreras in the 10th inning.
Read MorePat Venditte, the first ambidextrous pitcher in organized baseball since Greg Harris retired in 1995, gets to show his stuff in an exhibition game for the Yankees against the Braves. The 24-year-old ends the 5th inning by retiring Yunel Escobar on two pitches from the right side; he then moves from one arm to the other as he works his way through the Braves’ batting order in the 6th. When switch-hitter Brooks Conrad steps to the plate, home plate umpire Mike Reilly reminds Venditte of rule 8.01 that states that he must commit to one arm, in order to avoid the fiasco of his professional debut with the Staten Island Yankees in 2008, when he and switch-hitter Ralph Henriquez Jr. changed sides repeatedly in a cat-and-mouse game. Venditte choses to face Conrad right-handed, and retires him on a ground ball to end his turn on the mound, Venditte will start the year with the Class-A Tampa Yankees, where he was 2-0, 2.21 in 21 games last year.
Read More2008 – Nationals Park opens for action with the host Nationals beating the Braves, 3 – 2. Odalis Perez pitches a solid game and Jon Rauch gets the historic first win after blowing a save. Nick Johnson drives in a run with a double in his first at-bat in over 18 months. With two outs in the bottom of the 9th, Ryan Zimmerman hits a walk-off home run off Peter Moylan.
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Apr 29, 2007 | Fielding, Triple Play | 0 |
On April 29, 2007, Colorado rookie shortstop Troy Tulowitzki performs the 13th unassisted triple play in major league history. Tulowitzki catches a line drive off the bat of Atlanta’s Chipper Jones, steps on second to double off Kelly Johnson, and tags Edgar Renteria as he heads to second base. Tulowitzki is the second rookie to accomplish the rare feat.
Read MorePosted by Tom | Oct 10, 2004 | Houston Astros, NLDS | 0 |
2004 – Craig Biggio pops his first postseason home run and Houston leads Atlanta, 5-2, in Game Four of the N.L.D.S. with a chance to advance. Then Chad Qualls gives up a three-run homer to Adam Laroche and the Braves push across the winning run in the ninth to steal a 6-5 verdict and fly back to Atlanta for a decisive fifth game. Jeff Kent rolls into a double play with two men on in the bottom of the ninth to end a painful day – made worse by the news of ex-teammate Ken Caminiti’s death in New York at age 41.
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | May 18, 2004 | No Hitters, Perfect Games | 0 |
On May 18, 2004, Randy Johnson of the Diamondbacks hurls a perfect game – the first...
Read MorePosted by Tom | Oct 10, 2001 | Houston Astros, NLDS | 0 |
2001 – Tom Glavine and John Smoltz combine on a seven-hit shutout to blank the Astros, 1-0, in Game Two of the N.L.D.S. The only run is scored by B.J. Surhoff on a double-play grounder after a double and an error by Julio Lugo.
Read MoreThe Braves trade John Rocker along with minor league third baseman Troy Cameron to the Indians in a four-player deal in return for relievers Steve Karsay and Steve Reed as well as cash. The Atlanta fireballer became a national figure after his negative comments about New Yorkers, homosexuals, unwed mothers and immigrants appeared in Sports Illustrated.
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Jul 30, 1999 | This Day In Baseball | 0 |
Paul Byrd of the Phillies plunks Braves catcher Eddie Perez on the back, precipitating a bench-clearing brawl between the two already unfriendly ball clubs. As the battle rages on, the two instigators are discovered praying together when the pitcher’s prayer for forgiveness is overheard by the angry batter.
Read MorePosted by Baseball | Apr 6, 1999 | This Day In Baseball | 0 |
The Braves defeat the Phillies, 11 – 3‚ behind Greg Maddux. Maddux hits a homer and two-run single in Atlanta’s 8-run 4th inning‚ becoming the first pitcher since Todd Stottlemyre in 1996 to get 2 hits in the same inning.
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Feb 7, 1999 | Retirement | 0 |
Dennis Martinez announces his retirement
Read MorePosted by Baseball | Aug 10, 1997 | This Day In Baseball | 0 |
Pitcher Greg Maddux signs a $57.5 million, five-year contract with the Braves to become baseball’s highest-paid player.
Read MorePosted by Tom | Apr 1, 1997 | Houston Astros, Manager | 0 |
1997 – Many considered Drayton McLane a fool for hiring broadcaster Larry Dierker as his manager, replacing Terry Collins. Dierker had never managed on any level. Dierker’s debut comes on April Fool’s Day, getting the last laugh on the Atlanta Braves, the defending league champs. Pat Listach drives in Brad Ausmus with a sacrifice fly in the third inning. Shane Reynolds and Billy Wagner make it stand up for a 2-1 victory.
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Oct 26, 1996 | World Series | 0 |
On October 26, 1996, the New York Yankees clinch their 23rd World Championship by defeating the...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Oct 24, 1996 | World Series | 0 |
On October 24, 1996, the New York Yankees defeat the Atlanta Braves, 1-0, in a thrilling fifth...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Oct 23, 1996 | World Series | 0 |
On October 23, 1996, the New York Yankees come back from a 6-0 deficit to win Game Four of the...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Oct 17, 1996 | NLCS | 0 |
1996 – The Atlanta Braves have the biggest blowout in postseason history, beating the St. Louis Cardinals, 15 – 0, in Game 7 of the NLCS to complete a comeback from a 3-1 deficit. The Cardinals become the only club to blow a 3-1 edge three times in the postseason.
Read MorePosted by Baseball | Oct 10, 1996 | This Day In Baseball | 0 |
Gary Gaetti hits a grand slam off Greg Maddux to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to an 8 – 3 win over the Atlanta Braves and a tie of the NLCS. Todd Stottlemyre gets the victory.
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Aug 28, 1996 | Transactions | 0 |
Atlanta Braves acquire 14-game winner Denny Neagle from the Pittsburgh Pirates
Read MorePosted by Baseball | Oct 28, 1995 | World Series, World Series Clinchers | 0 |
1995 – The Braves win their first World Series since moving to Atlanta with a 1 – 0 shutout of Cleveland in Game 6. Pitchers Tom Glavine and Mark Wohlers combine on a one-hitter and David Justice hits a home run in the 6th inning for the only run. Jim Poole is the losing pitcher.
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Aug 26, 1995 | Pitching Feats | 0 |
Greg Maddux of the Atlanta Braves ties a major league record by posting his 16th consecutive win on the road
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | May 9, 1995 | Firsts, Homerun History | 0 |
May 9, 1995 At Shea Stadium Chipper Jones hits his first career homerun giving the Braves a 3-2...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Oct 24, 1994 | Cy Young Award National League | 0 |
1994 – Greg Maddux of the Atlanta Braves becomes the first pitcher in major league history to win three straight Cy Young Awards, unanimously sweeping the National League honor. Maddux posted a 16-6 record with a 1.56 ERA, the third-lowest in 75 years.
Read MorePosted by Baseball | May 29, 1994 | Transactions | 0 |
The Braves trade OF Deion Sanders to the Reds in exchange for OF Roberto Kelly and minor league P Roger Etheridge.
Read MorePosted by Baseball | Apr 8, 1994 | No Hitters | 0 |
Atlanta Braves pitcher Kent Mercker no-hits the Dodgers, 6 – 0, striking out 10 in the process. For Mercker, it is his first complete game in the majors. Chan Ho Park comes on to pitch in the 9th inning for the Dodgers, becoming the first Korean player to appear in a major league game.
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Dec 9, 1992 | Free Agency | 0 |
The Braves sign free agent Cy Young Award and Gold Glove winner Greg Maddux to a five-year contract, and then trade pitchers Charlie Leibrandt and Pat Gomez to the Rangers in exchange for 3B Jose Oliva. Leibrandt (15-7) saw his star fall in Atlanta when he gave up 11th-inning extra base hits in the 1991 World Series and 1992 World Series. Maddux, who turned down a $28.5 million contract extension in mid-season with the Cubs, signs for $28 million, $6 million less than the Yankees offered.
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Oct 24, 1992 | World Series, World Series Clinchers | 0 |
On October 24, 1992, the Toronto Blue Jays become the first Canadian team to win the World Series....
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The Braves defeat the Pirates, 1 – 0, despite getting only one hit. The one safety is a 2nd-inning homer by OF David Justice off Danny Jackson. Charlie Leibrandt goes eight innings for the win.
Read MoreMajor League Season Recap 1991 World Series – Minnesota Twins AL over Atlanta Braves NL 4 games to 3 World Series MVP – Jack Morris Babe Ruth Award – Jack Morris ALCS Minnesota Twins over Toronto Blue Jays 4...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Nov 21, 1991 | NL MVP | 0 |
Atlanta Braves third baseman Terry Pendleton, who hit .319 with 22 home runs and 86 RBI, wins the National League MVP Award. Pendleton surprisingly out-distances runner-up Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Barry Bonds (.292, 25, 116).
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Sep 11, 1991 | No Hitters | 0 |
On September 11, 1991, Kent Mercker, Mark Wohlers, and Alejandro Pena of the Atlanta Braves...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Jun 16, 1991 | Famous Thefts, Record Setters | 0 |
On June 16, 1991, Atlanta Braves speedster Otis Nixon sets a National League record and ties the...
Read MorePosted by Baseball | Nov 17, 1989 | This Day In Baseball | 0 |
1989 – Nick Esasky, who became one of the most coveted free agents after hitting .277 with 30 home runs and 108 RBI for the Boston Red Sox, signs a three-year contract with the Atlanta Braves. Esasky lives in Marietta, Georgia. However, he will be forced into early retirement because of an inner-ear infection that gives him chronic vertigo.
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Jun 4, 1989 | Firsts | 0 |
On June 4, 1989, Barry Bonds of the Pittsburgh Pirates hits his first major league home run in a...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Sep 9, 1988 | This Day In Baseball | 0 |
In his final major league game, Bruce Sutter, who missed all of last season due to shoulder problems, notches his 300th career save. The 35 year-old future Hall of Fame closer becomes the third reliever to reach the milestone when he retires the Padres in order in the 11th inning of the Braves’ 5-4 victory at Jack Murphy Stadium.
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Apr 26, 1988 | Milestones | 0 |
On April 26, 1988, New York Mets first baseman Keith Hernandez hits a pair of home runs and drives in seven runs during a 13-4 rout of the Atlanta Braves. The seven RBI give Hernandez 1,000 for his major league career.
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Oct 1, 1987 | Famous Thefts | 0 |
On October 1, 1987, at the Astrodome, With the bases loaded, Braves runner Gerald Perry, the...
Read MorePosted by Tom | May 24, 1987 | This Day In Baseball | 0 |
May 24, 1987, At Wrigley Field Atlanta Braves pitcher, Charlie Puleo hits a home run against Rick Sutcliffe, however, Sutcliffe pitches well, giving up only that run through 8 innings. Lee Smith blows the save in the ninth, but...
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