This Day in Braves History: May 5

May 5 2024 by Talking Chop

 
Braves Franchise History

1929 - The Boston Braves play their first Sunday home game ever, losing to the Pirates 7-2.

1935 - Dizzy Dean faces 40-year old Babe Ruth as the Cardinals take on the Braves at Braves Field. Dean walked Ruth in his first at-bat then struck him out in his second plate appearance. Dean won the game 7-0 and homered in his first at-bat.

MLB History

1904 - Cy Young tosses the second of his three no-hitters, a 3-0 perfect game against the Philadelphia Athletics....

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