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This Day in Braves History: John Smoltz records his 2,000th strikeout

1923 - The Boston Braves acquire pitcher Jesse Barnes and catcher Earl Smith from the New York Giants in exchange for pitcher Mule Watson and catcher Hank Gowdy.

1925 - The Braves and the Reds turn five double plays each in a 12-inning game to set a new major league record.

1996 - Greg Maddux is tagged for 11 hits and seven runs in just 3 1/3 innings in a 19-8 loss to the Rockies.

1999 - John Smoltz records his 2,000th career strikeout in a 9-5 win over the Devil Rays. Smoltz is the 53rd major league pitcher and the third Braves player to reach that level.