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This Day in Braves History: St. Louis snaps John Smoltz’s streak

1953 - The Braves sign 17-year old Joey Jay making him the first Little League player to make it to the major leagues.

1975 - Joe Morgan’s three-run home run off of Phil Niekro is the difference in a 3-0 loss by the Braves to the Reds.

1976 - Rowland Office’s 29-game hitting streak ends, but the Braves still beat the Expos 2-1. Office hit .408 during the streak which began back on May 23.

1996 - Ron Gant homers on the first pitch and the Cardinals go on to beat the Braves 9-2, ending John Smoltz’s 14-game winning streak.