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This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Nate McLouth from Pirates

We continue to take a day-by-day look back at the major events in history of the Braves. As always, we would like to thank Baseball-Reference and NationalPastime.comfor providing the background information for these articles.

This Day in Braves History: June 3

1978 - The Braves and the Cubs tie a major league record by combining to use 14 pitchers in a single game. Each team used seven pitchers each with the Cubs coming out on top 8-6 at Wrigley Field.

2004 - 45-year old Julio Franco becomes the oldest player in major league history to hit a grand slam in an 8-4 win over the Phillies.