This Day in Braves History: Rick Mahler throws third career Opening Day shutout
Briefly

1987 - Braves starter Rick Mahler ties a National League record by throwing his third Opening Day shutout as Atlanta beats Philadelphia, 6-0.
1969 - Dodgers pitcher Bill Singler earns the first official save in major league history while making his only relief appearance of the season.
1971 - The dismissal of Curt Flood's lawsuit against Major League Baseball is upheld by the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The verdict was then appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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