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This Day in Braves History: September 20

2003 - Marcus Giles hits his 20th home run of the season and the Atlanta Braves tie a National League record with six players who have hit at least 20 home runs. Giles joins Javy Lopez, Gary Sheffield, Andruw Jones, Chipper Jones and Vinny Castilla in the group.

MLB History

1919 - On Babe Ruth Day at Fenway Park, Ruth ties Ned Williamson’s major league record with his 27th home run of the season. Ruth scores the winning run in both games of the doubleheader in what ironically will be his final game for the Red Sox at Fenway Park.