"1914 - The Boston Braves complete a remarkable sweep of the Philadelphia Athletics, the first in World Series history. Dick Rudolph pitches a complete game, 3-1 victory for the Braves, who were 15 games out of first place in early July. 1959 - The Milwaukee Braves release long-time veterans Enos Slaughter and Mickey Vernon, ending their major league careers. A future Hall of Famer, Slaughter hit only .171 in the season and Vernon batted just .220."
"1999 - The Atlanta Braves take a two-game lead over the Mets in the NLCS with a 4-3 victory. The Braves score all four of their runs in the sixth inning on a pair of home runs by Brian Jordan and Eddie Perez off Mets starter Kenny Rogers. Kevin Millwood gets the win for Atlanta, with John Smoltz making his first relief appearance ever to get the save."
"2020 - Just before the start of Game 2 of the NLCS, the Dodgers have to scratch scheduled starter Clayton Kershaw with back spasms, putting rookie Tony Gonsolin in his place. He is perfect through the first three innings, but then gives up a two-run homer to Freddie Freeman and the Braves are in business. They eventually build a 7-0 lead before the Dodgers mount a furious comeback, with a three-run homer by Corey Seager in the seventh,"
Postseason highlights from 1914 to 2020 include sweeps, roster moves, pitching duels, and dramatic comebacks. In 1914 the Boston Braves completed the first World Series sweep, winning 3-1 as Dick Rudolph pitched a complete game despite the team being 15 games out of first in July. In 1959 the Milwaukee Braves released Enos Slaughter and Mickey Vernon, ending their careers. Notable playoff moments include Tommy Greene outpitching Greg Maddux in the 1993 NLCS, the 1999 Braves' sixth-inning homers by Brian Jordan and Eddie Perez, and the 2020 Braves' 8-7 win after a late Dodgers rally. Earlier highlights include the 1921 Giants' 1-0 clincher and the 1971 first night World Series win by Pittsburgh.
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