"1928 - Boston sweeps today's twin bill with Brooklyn winning the opener, 9 - 2. The Robins collect 13 hits in the loss, but make eight errors. The Braves are paced by George Sisler's four hits. Bob Smith pitches a two-hitter to win the nightcap. 1935 - Rookie Terry Moore of the Cardinals goes 6 for 6 and the rest of the Cards add another 12 hits to paste the Braves, 15 - 3."
"1954 - Hank Aaron goes 4 for 4 in a 9 - 7 triumph over the Cubs, but breaks his ankle in the second game of a doubleheader and is lost for the remainder of the season. 1958 - At Pittsburgh, Bill Virdon hits a 10th-inning home run to break up a brilliant pitching duel between the Braves' Carl Willey and George Witt. The Pirates win, 1 - 0."
Multiple dated Major League Baseball events are listed, each noting game results and individual accomplishments. Entries include doubleheader sweeps, multi-hit performances, rare 6-for-6 games, and career milestones. Significant injuries and season-ending incidents are recorded, including Hank Aaron's broken ankle. Close games and pitching duels are highlighted, with extra-inning home runs and shutouts noted. Unique occurrences such as a game involving 45 players, a 300th career home run, and a dual-sport athlete hitting a major-league home run are included. Consecutive-game streaks and record-tying appearances are also mentioned.
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