When fog rolls in, anything can happen. Just imagine a film noir…
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A contest pitting age versus youth produced a “scintillating…
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A sparse crowd of 14,626 turned out on July 13, 1977, a sticky…
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SABR’s Negro Leagues Committee will award $1,000 scholarships…
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“I haven’t been swinging the bat real good,” admitted former…
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April 9 was Opening Day in 1982 … at least, that’s what it…
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“I’m not a home run hitter,” said the Milwaukee Brewers’…
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The third time’s the charm.
After going 0-2 in his first two…
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The Atlanta Braves were the prohibitive favorites to get to the…
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American Independence Day, July 4, roughly marking the middle…
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The early-season Tuesday evening game was the first of a three-game…
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While most teams enter a new season with a sense of optimism,…
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The Atlanta Braves started July 1995 on a tear, winning eight…
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Young Tommy Long had quite a productive two-year major league…
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June 26, 1972: Minor-league no-hitter gets lost in the fog
September 8, 1982: Don Sutton tosses shutout for first AL win to keep Brewers in the hunt
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July 13, 1977: New York City blackout adjourns Mets-Cubs game for two months
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Students, apply now for a SABR Negro Leagues Committee scholarship in 2021
June 20, 1982: Ben Oglivie wallops three homers as Brewers roll over Tigers
April 9, 1982: Brewers shake off winter blues with Opening Day onslaught
May 12, 1982: Paul Molitor slams three homers for only time in career
April 23, 1969: Jerry Koosman gets his first win in Mets’ miracle season
June 6, 1995: Ryan Klesko, Chipper Jones lead Braves’ biggest offensive show of the season
July 4, 1995: Braves retake NL East division lead for good
May 9, 1995: Chipper Jones belts first career home run, a game-winner against the Mets
April 26, 1995: Braves prevail on Opening Day with small crowd, high expectations
July 9, 1995: Braves win ninth consecutive game on Fred McGriff’s home run
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