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This Day in Braves History: September 5

1928 - George Sisler has four hits to help Boston to a doubleheader sweep over Brooklyn. Brooklyn records 13 hits in the 9-2 loss in the opener, but commits eight errors. Bob Smith tosses a two-hitter in the nightcap for Boston.

1954 - Hank Aaron has four hits to help the Braves to a 9-7 win over the Cubs, but suffers a broken ankle in the second game of the doubleheader and will miss the remainder of the season.

1972 - Felix Millan goes 5-for-5 to help the Braves to a 5-3 win over the Astros.