In the second game of a doubleheader, the Phillies snap a 23-game losing streak when the Braves beat the Braves at Milwaukee’s County Stadium, 7-4. The winning pitcher John Buzhardt, who wears jersey #23, throws a complete game, ending the team’s skid at 23 straight losses, a major league mark for the most consecutive defeats by a team.

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In the second game of a doubleheader, the Phillies snap a 23-game losing streak when the Braves beat the Braves at Milwaukee’s County Stadium, 7-4. The winning pitcher John Buzhardt, who wears jersey #23, throws a complete game, ending the team’s skid at 23 straight losses, a major league mark for the most consecutive defeats by a team.

Frank Thomas delivers a walk off win for the Braves

Frank Thomas delivers a walk off win for the Braves

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August 12, 1961 – With the Braves losing to the Cubs, 6-5, with two out in the ninth inning, left fielder Frank Thomas smashed a three-run homer off Dick Drott to give Don McMahon and the Braves a walkoff 8-6 victory at County Stadium. [jetpack_subscription_form title=”Join the Community” subscribe_text=”We bring you cool stories about the…

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At Milwaukee, the Reds muscle three runs in the 8th inning to beat the Braves, 3 – 2. Gus Bell rings a pinch homer and Frank Robinson clubs a two-run homer for the Reds.

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At Milwaukee, the Reds muscle three runs in the 8th inning to beat the Braves, 3 – 2. Gus Bell rings a pinch homer and Frank Robinson clubs a two-run homer for the Reds.

The Milwaukee Braves set a major-league record with four consecutive home runs in the 7th inning against Cincinnati

The Milwaukee Braves set a major-league record with four consecutive home runs in the 7th inning against Cincinnati

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1961 – The Milwaukee Braves set a major-league record with four consecutive home runs in the 7th inning against Cincinnati. Eddie Mathews and Hank Aaron hit back-to-back home runs off starter Jim Maloney; Joe Adcock greets reliever Marshall Bridges with another home run, and Frank Thomas sets the record. When these four teammates end their major-league careers, they will have hit a combined total of 1,889 homers. For all the bombardment, the Braves lose, 10 – 8.

tape measure two-baggers from Roberto Clemente and Dick Stuart provide all the support Pittsburgh starter Joe Gibbon needs in his complete game victory over the Milwaukee Braves

tape measure two-baggers from Roberto Clemente and Dick Stuart provide all the support Pittsburgh starter Joe Gibbon needs in his complete game victory over the Milwaukee Braves

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A bunt single by Dick Groat and a pair of tape measure two-baggers from Roberto Clemente and Dick Stuart provide all the support Pittsburgh starter Joe Gibbon needs in his complete game victory over the Milwaukee Braves. The Bucs batter the Braves, 9 – 1, and 9 doubles to none. Future Hall of Famer Hank Aaron keeps the Braves from being shut out with a home run, which carries, according to Pirate beat writer Les Biederman, “over the left-field fence on a low line as though shot out of a rifle.” Biederman adds that Pittsburgh’s opening-round moon shots target a couple of familiar Forbes Field landmarks: Clemente’s two-bagger is hit to the warning track at the 436-foot sign, while Stuart’s two-run double goes to the light tower in right center.

Warren Spahn second oldest to fire no hitter

Warren Spahn second oldest to fire no hitter

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On April 28, 1961, 40-year-old Warren Spahn becomes the second oldest man to pitch a no-hitter in major league history. The Milwaukee Braves’ ace masters the San Francisco Giants, 1-0, for his 290th career win and second career no-hitter. Spahn strikes out nine batters and walks only two. Fellow Hall of Famer Hank Aaron drives in the game’s lone run with a single in the first inning.

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The Braves sign 5 players including future Hall Of Famer Phil Niekro

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  January 1,1961- The Braves invited eleven farm hands to train with the team in the spring. Among the notable players were Bob Hendley, Tony Cloninger, Phil Niekro, Denver Lemaster, and Bob Uecker.     @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ Play by Play, Box Scores, News Paper Reports and other links Other Resources & Links Baseball-Reference Box Score 

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Joey Jay and Detroit Tigers pitcher Jim Bunning pose on the field prior to the 1961 All-Star Game at Fenway Park.

The Reds acquire pitchers Joey Jay  and 3B Gene Freese both players will help propel Cincy to the 1961 World Series

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The Reds acquire pitchers Joey Jay and Juan Pizarro from the Braves for SS Roy McMillan and a player to be named later. Cincy then trades Pizarro and P Cal McLish to the White Sox for 3B Gene Freese. The two pitchers will win 24 games between them for the Sox in 1961, while Freese will have one good year in Cincy.