This Day in Braves History
The Braves win the NL pennant for the first time in Atlanta.
The worst-to-first dream becomes a World Series dream for the Braves.
- 1991: In Game 7 of the NLCS, Brian Hunter's two-run home run and John Smoltz's 4-0 shutout lead the Braves to their first National League pennant since moving from Milwaukee.
- 1992: Tom Glavine pitches a complete game, giving the Braves a 3-1 victory over Toronto in Game 1 of the World Series.
- 1996: The Braves achieve the biggest blowout in postseason history, beating the St. Louis Cardinals 15-0 in Game 7 of the NLCS.
- 1999: Robin Ventura hits a "Grand Slam Single" in the bottom of the 15th inning of Game 5 of the NLCS, leading the New York Mets past the Braves, 4-3.
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