This Day in Braves History: John Smoltz records his 2,000th strikeout
Briefly

Braves Franchise History
1923 - The Boston Braves acquire pitcher Jesse Barnes and catcher Earl Smith from the New York Giants in exchange for pitcher Mule Watson and catcher Hank Gowdy.1925 - The Braves and the Reds turn five double plays each in a 12-inning game to set a new major league record.1996 - Greg Maddux is tagged for 11 hits and seven runs in just 3 1/3 innings in a 19-8 loss to the Rockies.
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