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This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron hits the first grand slam of his career

1954 - The Braves finally get to Phillies ace Robin Roberts in a 5-1 win. Roberts leaves the game in the seventh, snapping a streak of 13 consecutive complete games against the Braves over the last three seasons. He had a 12-1 record in those 13 games.

1957 - The Dodgers tied a major league record by using eight pitchers in a 13-7 loss to Milwaukee. Hank Aaron hit the first grand slam of his career in the win.

1969 - Hank Aaron hits a three-run home run in the 14th inning to give the Braves a 4-1 win.