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This Day in Braves History: John Smoltz records his 3,000th strikeout

1966 - The Braves win their first game in Atlanta defeating the Mets, 8-4.

1982 - The Braves see their 13-game winning streak to start the season come to an end with a 2-1 loss to the Reds.

2008 - John Smoltz becomes the 16th pitcher to strike out 3,000 batters. He is the sixth fastest player to the mark in terms of innings pitched with 3,386.

MLB History

1876 - The Boston Red Caps beat the Philadelphia Athletics 6-5 in the first ever National League game.

1906 - A new rule puts the umpire in charge of all game balls.