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This Day in Braves History: John Smoltz picks up his first career save

1932 - The Cubs and Braves play in the longest game of the season with Chicago winning 3-2 in 19 innings. Guy Bush picks up the win in relief and will beat the Braves again the next day.

1961 - Joe Adcock ties the game with a two-run home run in the eighth to help the Braves beat the Phillies 7-6 in 11 innings. For the Phillies, it was their 20th straight loss which set a new modern day major league record.

2001 - Greg Maddux out duels Livan Hernandez in a 2-1 Braves’ win over the Marlins.