"1955: With a 10-2 win over the Braves at Milwaukee's County Stadium, the Dodgers clinch the National League pennant with a 17-game lead. It is the earliest date in history in which a team has captured a flag. 1963: For the thirteenth and final time in his career, Braves' lefthander Warren Spahn has a twenty-win season as he beats the Phillies, 3-2."
"1967: Despite a brilliant relief effort by Dick Kelley, the Braves lose a 4-1 decision at Philadelphia. Kelley ties the National League record for relievers with six consecutive strikeouts. 1969: The Braves acquire veteran pitchers Hoyt Wilhelm and Bob Priddy from the Angels in exchange for minor league prospects Mickey Rivers and Clint Compton. Hoyt will only stay for a little while as the Braves will waive the knuckleballer to the Cubs in September 1970."
From 1928 through 2011, multiple notable baseball events involved the Braves and other National League teams. The Phillies took two from the Braves in 1928 while Earl Caldwell tossed a shutout in his first major league start. The 1955 Dodgers clinched the National League pennant on the earliest date in history by defeating the Braves. Warren Spahn recorded his thirteenth and final twenty-win season in 1963. The Braves acquired Hoyt Wilhelm and Bob Priddy in 1969 in exchange for prospects including Mickey Rivers. Other notable moments include a reliever tying a strikeout record, rookie debut wins, and a fan-attack incident involving Cesar Cedeno.
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