Talking Chop · Sep 4, 2023
This Day in Braves History: September 4
Photo by Charles Laberge/Getty ImagesBraves Franchise History
1928 - The Boston Braves begin a streak of nine consecutive doubleheaders, establishing a new major league record.
2001 - Andruw Jones homers in the ninth to give the Braves a 3-2 win over the Expos in front of just 3,613 fans in the smallest crowd at Olympic Stadium in 17 years.
MLB History
1913 - Vean Gregg strikes out Ty Cobb three times in a row, but Cobb gets the last laugh by doubling home the winning run in the 12th inning.
1962 - Houston defeats Philadelphia 4-1 in their final meeting of the season. Philadelphia had won all 17 previous contests.