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Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / June 29

This Day in Braves History: Keith Lockhart’s pinch-hit grand slam helps Braves to win

Remember Keith Lockhart? Well, now you do. 1972: The Atlanta Braves trade Orlando Cepeda to the A’s for Denny McLain. 1997: Keith Lockhart hits a pinch-hit grand slam to help the Braves overcome a five-run deficit in a 6-5 win over the Phillies.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / June 29, 2024

This Day in Braves History: Atlanta trades Orlando Cepeda to A’s

1972 - The Braves trade Orlando Cepeda to the A’s for Denny McLain. 1997 - Keith Lockhart hits a pinch-hit grand slam to help the Braves overcome a five-run deficit in a 6-5 win over the Phillies.

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