The Milwaukee Brewers play their inaugural game as a National League team and lose to the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field, 2 – 1. Milwaukee is the first team since the inception of the American League in 1901 to switch leagues. All-time home run leader and fan favorite Hank Aaron helps to mark Milwaukee’s historic return to the NL with a rare on-the-field appearance.
On March 31, 1998 — The Milwaukee Brewers play their inaugural game as a National League team and lose to the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field, 2 – 1. Milwaukee is the first team since the inception of the American League in 1901 to switch leagues. All-time home run leader and fan favorite Hank Aaron helps to mark Milwaukee’s historic return to the NL with a rare on-the-field appearance.
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Baseball Reference March 31
SABR Games Project
National Pastime March 31
Retro Sheet
Replay The Game