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This Day Braves History: Phil Niekro notches 250th win

1982: Phil Niekro picks up his 250th career win over the Padres. The 43-year-old knuckleballer will finish the season 17-4, leading the major leagues in winning percentage.

MLB History

1989: Vince Coleman’s major league record-setting consecutive stolen base streak ends at 50 as Expos backstop Nelson Santovenia nails him trying to swipe second base. The Cardinal speedster surpassed the previous record of 38 established by Davey Lopes of the Dodgers in 1975.

1994: Texas left-hander Kenny Rogers hurls a perfect game, defeating the Angels, 4 - 0. Rogers fans eight in the 11th regular season perfect game of the 20th Century.