This Day in Braves History: Lew Burdette’s streak of 32 2/3 scoreless innings is snapped

This Day in Braves History: Lew Burdette’s streak of 32 2/3 scoreless innings is snapped

1949 – Jeff Heath ties the game with a pinch hit homer and then later wins it with another homer for the Braves against Cincinnati. Heath is the first player in Major League History to hit a pinch-hit homer and then homer again later in the same game. It will be 36 years before it … Read more

Atlanta Braves News: Jesse Chavez rejoins, losing streak snapped, more

For the second time this season, Jesse Chavez has himself a deal with the Atlanta Braves. On April 3, he was outrighted to Gwinnett, where he then elected free agency. On the 4th, the club announced his minor league contract. In his first stint with the Braves this year, the fan favorite logged two innings … Read more

Capitals Stunned By Stars 3-1, Road Win Streak Snapped at 10 Games

Photo: @Capitals The Washington Capitals fell to the Dallas Stars on Monday by a score of 3-1. The loss pushes the Caps’ record to 20-7-2 (44 pts). The loss ended the Capitals’ 10-game win streak on the road. LINEUPSThe Capitals started Charlie Lindgren (9-5-0, 2.66 GAA, .903 SV%) while Jake Oettinger (15-7-0, 2.39 GAA, .911 … Read more