Braves Franchise History
1960: At the age of 39, Warren Spahn pitches a no-hitter beating the Phillies, 4-0. The crafty lefty sets an all-time Braves record with 15 strikeouts.
1969: Juan Marichal blanks the Braves, 2-0, as the Giants regain first place.
1991 Atlanta outfielder Otis Nixon is suspended for 60 days for violating baseball’s drug policy. Nixon, who had been arrested on charges of cocaine possession in 1987, is currently leading the National League with 72 stolen bases. He will miss the NL playoffs due to the suspension.
1996: In their 5-2 loss to the Braves, Mets outfielder Lance Johnson hits his 20th triple.