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This Day in Braves History: Warren Spahn, Juan Marichal match up in epic duel

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This Day in Braves History: July 2

1963 - Warren Spahn and Juan Marichal matchup in one of baseball’s most memorable pitching duels as both hurl 15 scoreless innings before a walk-off home run by Willie Mays in the 16th gives the Giants a 1-0 win.

1969 - Reds left-hander Gerry Arrington ties a National League record by hitting three Braves hitters in the second inning of a 9-4 Atlanta win.