This Day in Braves History: May 16

May 16 2022 by Talking Chop

 
Braves Franchise History

1929 - The Braves sweep a doubleheader against New York despite Mel Ott hitting for the cycle. Joe Dugan also finishes with four hits in Game 2.

1953 - Billy Bruton leads off the game with a single, Phillies pitcher Curt Simmons retires the next 27 batters to take a 3-0 win. The loss snaps Milwaukee’s six game winning streak.

1997 - Michael Tucker hits a two-out double in the ninth to break up Alan Benes’ no-hit bid. Greg Maddux holds the Cardinals...

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