This date in Braves history: Julio Franco clobbers two

On this date in 2005, the Braves’ Julio Franco hit two home runs in a game against the Reds.

The 46-year-old Franco became the oldest player to hit multiple home runs in a game.

Franco went deep against Cincinnati’s Eric Milton in a game the visiting Braves won 6-1.

As sports gambling becomes more popular, Braves players hear about it from fans

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Braves trade lefty reliever Angel Perdomo to Angels, adding extra clarity to bullpen picture

Here’s what Braves’ Spencer Strider took from dominant return to mound

Spencer Strider took the mound for the first time since April 5 of last year, when he made his final start before needing internal brace surgery.

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As sports gambling becomes more popular, Braves players hear about it from fans

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