The Atlanta Braves beat the Cincinnati Reds, 4 – 3, for their 13th straight victory to begin the season.
1982 – The Atlanta Braves beat the Cincinnati Reds, 4 – 3, for their 13th straight victory to begin the season.
The Atlanta Braves record their 12th consecutive victory from the beginning of the season
1982 – The Atlanta Braves record their 12th consecutive victory from the beginning of the season, a 4 – 2 decision over the Cincinnati Reds at Fulton County Stadium. The Braves eclipse the major league record set a year ago by the Oakland Athletics.
Joe Torre’s Braves set a National League record when they win their 11th straight game to start the season
Joe Torre’s Braves set a National League record when they win their 11th straight game to start the season, beating Houston at the Astrodome, 6-5. The eventual NL West Division champs, who will finish the campaign with an 89-73 record, will extend the mark to 13-0 when they add two more victories against Cincinnati at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium.
Torre names manager of Braves
On October 22, 1981 The Atlanta Braves name Joe Torre as their new manager. He will have a successful run with the Braves winning 53% of his games and winning the division in his first year.
Tim Raines & Andre Dawson run wild on Braves
Tim Raines & Andre Dawson run wild on Braves August 29, 1981 At Olympic Stadium Andre Dawson and Tim Raines combine to steal 5 bases and Rodney Scott adds one more as the Expos beat the Braves 4-3. The winning run was scored in the bottom on the 7th, Raines singles, stole second, Scott sacrificed…
Jim Bibby retires 27 straight after lead off single
On May 19, 1981, Pittsburgh Pirates starter Jim Bibby narrowly misses pitching his second career no-hitter when he fires a one-hitter against the Atlanta Braves. The massive right-hander allows a leadoff single to Terry Harper before retiring the next 27 batters in a row. Bibby helps himself by hitting two doubles with one run and…
Philadelphia Phillies acquire veteran outfielder Gary Matthews from the Atlanta Braves for pitcher Bob Walk
On March 25, 1981, the defending World Champion Philadelphia Phillies acquire veteran outfielder Gary Matthews from the Atlanta Braves for pitcher Bob Walk. Matthews will hit .301 and compile a .404 on-base percentage but will play in only 101 games in his first season with the Phillies. Atlanta’s new right-hander will compile a 12-13 record…
Atlanta Braves sign future Hall of Fame pitcher Gaylord Perry to a free agent contract
On January 12, 1981, the Atlanta Braves sign future Hall of Fame pitcher Gaylord Perry to a free agent contract. The 42-year-old Perry will be joining his sixth major league team, after splitting the 1980 season between the New York Yankees and Texas Rangers. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ Other Resources & Links
Braves sign Claudell Washington
November 15, 1980 The Atlanta Braves sign free agent OF Claudell Washington to a 5-year deal worth $3.5 million. “We gave him what he wanted,” said Braves owner Ted Turner. He’s going to help us get in the World Series so he’s worth it.” Game ticket & learn more about the players, teams, stadiums…
Mike Schmidt becomes the all-time Phillies’ franchise home run leader passing Del Ennis
Mike Schmidt becomes the all-time Phillies’ franchise home run leader when he hits the first of his two round-trippers in the team’s 6-5 extra-inning victory over Atlanta at Veterans Stadium. The future Hall of Fame third baseman, who will retire with 548 homers, passes Del Ennis’ mark of 259 that the outfielder established playing with Philadelphia from 1945-56.
