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This date in Braves history: Rick Mahler, a no-hitter and Adam LaRoche

Braves pitcher Rich Mahler (left) is congratulated by teammate Gary Roenicke after winning the Braves' season opener in 1987. AJC file photo
Braves pitcher Rich Mahler (left) is congratulated by teammate Gary Roenicke after winning the Braves' season opener in 1987. AJC file photo
By Staff reports
April 7, 2016

On April 7:

29 years ago (1987): Steady pitcher Rick Mahler leads the Braves to a 6-0 win over the Phillies. It was his third career shutout on an Opening Day. Mahler died at age 51 in 2005 due to a heart attack. 

37 years ago (1979): The Braves were no-hit by the Astros' Ken Forsch. The Braves' batters that were baffled: Jerry Royster, Glenn Hubbard, Gary Matthews, Jeff Burroughs, Mike Lum, Dale Murphy, Barry Bonnell, Pepe Frias, Bob Beall, Rowland Office and Larry McWilliams.

12 years ago (2004): Braves first baseman Adam LaRoche collects the first two hits of his career in one inning. He singled and doubled in the fourth inning as the Braves routed the Mets.

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