Talking Chop · Sep 5, 2022
This Day in Braves History: September 5
Braves Franchise History
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.
1982 - Despite giving up just one hit, an Al Oliver solo home run, the Braves lose to the Expos 2-1 on an error by Rafael Ramirez in the ninth inning.
MLB History