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This Day in Braves History: August 14
1914 - The Braves pound out 11 hits off Jeff Tesreau and beat the Giants 7-3. Bill James earns the win as Joe Connolly finishes a triple shy of the cycle.
1971 - The Braves purchase infielder Tony LaRussa from the Oakland A’s. LaRussa will appear in nine games for the Braves going 2-for-7 at the plate.
1972 - Johnny Bench drives in five runs and finishes a triple shy of the cycle in a 12-2 win over the Braves.