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Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 16

This day in Braves History: Greg Maddux duels with Andy Benes

Andy Benes lost a no-hitter in the ninth inning but Greg Maddux pitched eight shutout innings and the Braves won anyways. Baseball! 1929: In Boston, Mel Ott hits for the cycle in New York’s 5-4, 10-inning loss to the Braves in a doubleheader nightcap.

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