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This Day in Braves History: Andruw Jones becomes third fastest player ever to 50 home runs

1948 - Warren Spahn goes 14 innings to beat the Dodgers 2-1. Spahn picked off Jackie Robinson twice and allowed just five hits. Johnny Sain won 4-0 in the nightcap. The combo will start 11 of the next 16 games for the Braves.

1952 - Sid Gordon goes 5-for-8 as the Braves fall 7-6 in a 17-inning game one loss in a doubleheader. Robin Roberts tossed all 17 innings for Philadelphia.

1986 - Bob Horner hits his first career grand slam to help the Braves to a 4-2 win over the Pirates. Horner set a major league record by hitting 210 homers before connecting on his first grand slam.