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Maddux gives up nine runs in two innings against the Marlins and lose 17-1 – April 5, 2003

January 22, 2019

After one of the poorest pitching performances of his career, Greg Maddux couldn’t wait to get back on the mound on April 5, …

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Bobby Cox announced as the team’s manager through the 2005 season — April 5, 2004

September 10, 2018

On April 5, 2004 Braves’ general manager John Schuerholz announces the team has exercised the option to retain Bobby Cox …

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Jordan Schafer hits a home run on first major league at bat — April 5, 2009

August 21, 2018

Jordan Schafer becomes the tenth Brave in franchise history on April 5th, 2009 and the 99th overall player overall to hit …

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Milwaukee Braves pitcher Lew Burdette pitches a one-hitter but loses, 1-0 — April 5, 1957

July 31, 2018

In a game at Connie Mack Stadium against the Phillies on April 5, 1957, Milwaukee Braves pitcher Lew Burdette pitches …

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Greg Maddux, signed as a free agent in the offseason, wins his opening day game. — April 5, 1993

July 14, 2018

It is April 5th, 1993. It is Opening Day. Oh how I love opening day. Hope springs eternal. All is …

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Jason Heyward becomes the eleventh Braves player in franchise history to homer in his first at-bat (April 5, 2010)

December 26, 2017

Jason Heyward becomes the eleventh Braves player in franchise history to homer in his first major league at-bat on April …

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Braves pitcher Tom Hughes hurls a no-hitter (April 5, 1916)

July 19, 2015

On April 5, 1916, Boston Braves pitcher Tom Hughes hurls a no-hitter against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Braves Field. Hughes …

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Delay is asked for, denied and the game is forfeited (April 5, 1902)

July 16, 2015

On April 5, 1902, in a game at the South End Grounds in Boston, the Boston Beaneaters are trailing the visiting …

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Matt Wisler helps the Braves win 5-3 to end Brewers’ 8-game winning streak (July 6, 2015)

July 14, 2015

Braves rookie Matt Wisler made his second career road start on July 6, 2015. He fared much better this time …

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It had been 115 years (2010)

March 17, 2015

Opening day is a special day for those of us who love baseball. It is a day of hope. The …

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Coming back late (April 7, 2010)

February 15, 2015

After the Braves completed their convincing Opening Day win on April 5, 2010, Chipper Jones challenged the Atlanta fans to …

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Braves lose to Mets on Opening Day 2012 (April 5, 2012)

October 6, 2014

Tommy Hanson’s first opening day on April 5, 2012 start was pretty good. Unfortunately Johan Santana, the Mets starter, did …

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New phenom on opening day (April 5, 2010)

July 20, 2014

Jason Heyward had a great Spring Training in 2010. Lots of promise but he had not played in the Big …

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