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This Day in Braves History: Sean Newcomb nearly No Hits Dodgers

1948: Bill Voiselle pitches the first-place Braves to a 2 - 1 win over the Pirates.

1968: The Pirates edge the Braves 3-2 as a base running blunder by Hank Aaron proves costly.

1970: Hank Aaron cracks two home runs and drives in five runs to lead the Braves to a 9 – 7 comeback win over the Cardinals.

1977: - Phil Niekro picks up his 10th win of the year, beating the Pirates, 5 – 3. Niekro picks up the rare four strikeout inning in the sixth.

1983: Padres 1B Steve Garvey’s consecutive game streak ends in the nightcap at 1,207.