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This Day in Braves History: Greg Maddux needs 76 pitches in complete game against Cubs

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1939 - A Boston Bees fan jumps from the stands to punch Boston catcher Al Lopez after he drops a pop up in foul territory for the second time in the game. The Bees finished the game with seven errors.

1967 - The Braves establish a major league record when they use five pitchers in the same inning in a 5-4 loss to the Cardinals.

1980 - Bob Horner homers twice in a 7-5 win over the Expos giving him 15 home runs in his last 23 games and 13 in the month of July.