Atlanta Braves Morning Chop & Box and Some History Lessons

Yesterday in History

April 22nd marked the first game recorded by baseball-reference in the history of the Boston Beaneaters (Braves).  It was played in 1876:  139 years ago, and the Braves defeated the Philadelphia Athletics 6-5, en route to a 39-31 season – finishing 4th in the new National League of 8 teams.

Today in History

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The next day, Philly came back and thrashed Boston 20-3.  Some games are like that.

BRAVES BIRTHDAYS on April 23:

• Andruw Jones (1977)
• Warren Spahn (1921)
• Emilio Bonifacio (1985)

The Braves released Damien Moss on April 23, 2006.

Oh, and YouTube.com is 10 years old today.  You need to know this.