Baseball History: Memorable Moments from Braves Franchise and MLB
*Braves Franchise History*
1963 – Milwaukee Braves pitcher Bob Shaw sets an unusual major league record by committing five balks in a single game against the Chicago Cubs. Shaw’s erratic performance allowed the Cubs’ Billy Williams to score, contributing to the Braves’ 5-3 loss.
2011 – Tim Hudson delivers a stellar performance for the Atlanta Braves, tossing a one-hitter in the second game of a doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Braves secured victories in both games, winning the opener 8-3 and the second game 8-0. Nate McLouth also had a standout performance, reaching base eight times in the twinbill, going 5-for-5 at the plate with three walks and a homer.
*MLB History*
1919 – Governor Al Smith signs the passage of the “Sunday Baseball Law” in New York, marking the first time baseball is officially permitted to be played on Sundays in the state.
1931 – Babe Ruth’s ailing leg prompts a position change, with him moving to first base and Lou Gehrig shifting to right field for the New York Yankees. However, the move backfires as Gehrig commits a costly error in a 7-3 loss to the Washington Senators.
1939 – Ted Williams makes his mark in Detroit, hitting a home run that clears the right field seats at Briggs Stadium, a first-ever feat in the venue.
1966 – Willie Mays sets a new National League record for career home runs, hitting his 512th home run to surpass Mel Ott.
1969 – The Houston Astros make history by turning seven double plays against the San Francisco Giants, setting a National League record.
1984 – Dave Kingman is awarded a double after a ball he hits disappears into a drainage hole in the roof of the Metrodome during a game.
2002 – Barry Bonds reaches a milestone, hitting his 400th career home run to help the San Francisco Giants secure a 3-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
