This Day in Braves History: 1991 Braves officially go "worst-to-first" in NL West

"1991 - After 11 lead changes or ties in the closing weeks, the Atlanta Braves finally clinched the division on the second-to-last day of the season. 1999 - The Braves fall to the Astros 6-1 in the opener of the NLDS. Ken Caminiti has three hits including a three-run home run for Houston. 2002 - The Braves defeat the Giants 10-2 and take a 2-1 lead in the NLDS."

"1911 - The National Commission sells motion picture rights to the World Series for $3,500. When the players demand a share, the Commission cancels the deal. 1912 - The Boston Red Sox set an American League record with their 105th win of the season with a 3-0 win over the Athletics. The record will stand until the Yankees win 110 games in 1927."

"1968 - Tim McCarver and Orlando Cepeda each hit three-run home runs to help the Cardinals to a 7-3 win over Detroit to take a 2-1 lead in the World Series. 1986 - Pete Incaviglia becomes the 16th rookie in major league history to hit 30 home runs when he takes Don Sutton deep in a 7-4 win over the Rangers."

In 1991 the Atlanta Braves clinched the division on the second-to-last day after 11 lead changes or ties in the closing weeks. In 1999 the Braves lost to the Astros 6-1 in the NLDS opener, with Ken Caminiti producing three hits including a three-run homer. In 2002 the Braves beat the Giants 10-2 to take a 2-1 NLDS lead, with Keith Lockhart homering and Greg Maddux earning the win while Barry Bonds homered in the loss. In 1911 the National Commission sold World Series film rights for $3,500 but canceled the deal when players demanded a share. In 1912 the Boston Red Sox set an American League record with 105 wins, a mark that stood until 1927. In 1915 Ty Cobb set a stolen-base record with his 96th steal, a record that lasted until 1962. In 1968 Tim McCarver and Orlando Cepeda hit three-run homers to help the Cardinals take a 2-1 World Series lead. In 1986 Pete Incaviglia became the 16th rookie to hit 30 home runs during a 7-4 win over the Rangers.

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