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This Day in Braves History: Marquis Grissom extends hitting streak

1953 - The Braves defeat the Cubs 2-0 as Chicago third baseman Ransom Jackson grounds into three double plays to tie the National League record.

1956 - Warren Spahn homers off Cardinals pitcher Mel Wright giving Spahn a home run in every National League stadium.

1983 - Bob Horner suffers a broken wrist sliding into second base during a 4-0 loss to the Padres and will miss the rest of the season.

1996 - Marquis Grissom extends his hitting streak to 20-straight games as the Braves beat Curt Schilling and the Phillies 8-5.