It’s easy to forget that one of the more memorable regular season games in Atlanta Braves history happened 24 years ago today. No point pretending like I’m writing a preview.
This would be the evening when Kent Mercker, Mark Wohlers and Al Pena combined to no-hit the Padres at FulCo. Only 20,000-plus came out on a Wednesday night–the Braves would lead the NL in attendance the next season–as TP homered in the 5th for the Bravos’ lone tally off the aforementioned Harris. He actually pitched a complete game. It was the home team’s sixth straight win, and maintained the Braves’ half-game lead over the Dodgers.