This Day in Braves History: Phil Niekro faces his brother Joe for the third time
Briefly

The Braves franchise has notable historical moments, beginning with the 1969 matchup between brothers Joe and Phil Niekro, resulting in a 1-0 win for the Padres. In 1973, Hal Breeden made history with pinch-hit home runs in both games of a doubleheader in Atlanta. Greg Maddux’s impressive streak without walks ended in 1995 when he walked Joey Hamilton. Chipper Jones tied a key record for third basemen's RBIs in 2012. These events reflect the Braves' rich history in baseball.
1969 marked a notable moment when Joe Niekro outdueled his brother Phil Niekro in a 1-0 victory for the Padres, showcasing sibling competitiveness.
In 2012, Chipper Jones hit a pivotal homer in a 7-5 win against the Mets, tying Mike Schmidt as the second all-time RBI leader for third basemen.
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