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This Day in Braves History: Freddie Freeman sends Atlanta to the NLCS

1998 - The Braves score five runs in the eighth inning to rally and defeat the San Diego Padres 7-6. Michael Tucker hits a three-run home run and drives in five runs in the game.

1999 - Greg Maddux and the Braves defeat the Mets 4-2 in Game 1 of the NLCS. Eddie Perez homered for Atlanta in the win.

2001 - The Braves defeat the Houston Astros 6-2 to sweep the NLDS and advance to the League Championship Series for the ninth time in the last 10 seasons. Paul Bako, Julio Franco and Chipper Jones all homer in the win.