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This Day in Braves History: Greg Maddux sets a career-high with 14 strikeouts

1987 - Graig Nettles and Dion James both hit grand slams to lead the Braves to a 12-4 win over the Astros. It is the first time since July 3, 1966 that the Braves have two grand slams in one game.

2000 - The Braves become the first National League team in 49 years to win 15 straight games with a 5-3 win over the Dodgers. The last team to do it was the 1951 Giants.

2001 - Greg Maddux throws a two-hitter in a 1-0 win over the Brewers while striking out a career-high 14 including eight of the last 10 batters he faced.