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This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron hits 450th home run

1967 - Hank Aaron hits home run No. 450 against the Pirates. Roberto Clemente also homered in the game and the Braves fell to the Pirates 5-2.

1988 - Cardinals infielder Jose Oquendo becomes the first non-pitcher in 20 seasons to earn a decision when he allows a two-run double to Ken Griffey in the 19th inning of a 7-5 Braves win.

MLB History

1913 - Walter Johnson extends his consecutive scoreless innings streak to a record 56 innings passing the previous mark of 53 by Jack Coombs.

1916 - Roger Hornsby hits his first major league home run.