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This Day in Braves History: July 22

1959 - in his first game in a Milwaukee uniform, veteran Bobby Avila hits a two-run home run in the 9th inning off of Cincinnati pitcher Jim O’Toole to help give the Braves a 5-4 win.

1967 - The Braves establish a major league mark for the number of pitchers called upon in one inning by using five in the 9th inning of a 5-4 loss to the Cardinals.