Lew Burdette Wins Pitcher’s Duel Over Reds
April 18, 1957 at County Stadium Braves 1, Reds 0 (2-0) The Braves won their home opener and it was their second straight win to open up the season. Lew Burdette held the Reds scoreless and he gave...
View ArticleBraves Edge Reds for Third Straight Win
April 20, 1957 at County Stadium Braves 5, Reds 4 (3-0) The Braves held off a late inning surge by the Reds and squeaked out their third straight win of the season. Ray Crone picked up the win but he...
View ArticleWarren Spahn Pitches Braves to Fourth Straight Win
April 21, 1957 at County Stadium Braves 3, Reds 1 (4-0) Warren Spahn won his second straight to open up the season in a complete game. He gave up his share of hits with nine and he walked two but...
View ArticleHank Aaron Hits Braves to Blowout Win Over Cubs
April 22, 1957 at County Stadium Braves 9, Cubs 4 (5-0) The Braves turned on the offense in their fifth straight win to open up the season. Hank Aaron led the way for the Braves with his second...
View ArticleBraves Lose First Game of Season in Ten Innings Pitchers Dual
April 23, 1957 at County Stadium Cubs 3, Braves 2 (5-1) Lew Burdette was on the short of a great start as the Braves lost their first game of the season. He pitched all ten innings and he gave up...
View ArticleHank Aaron and Eddie Mathews Power Braves to Win Over Cardinals
April 24, 1957 at County Stadium Braves 8, Cardinals 7 (6-1) The Braves scored eight runs today and they needed every one of them in their 8-7 win over the Cardinals. Eddie Mathews and Hank Aaron...
View ArticleJoe Adcock Homers Twice, Drives in Five in Braves Blowout Win Over Reds
April 26, 1957 at Crosley Field Braves 9, Reds 2 (7-1) Joe Adcock was a man on a mission today as the Braves won yet another game in their fantastic start. He homered twice and drove in five runs to...
View ArticleLew Burdette Gets Some Run Support in Another Braves Win
April 27, 1957 at Crosley Field Braves 5, Reds 4 (8-1) The Braves continued their great start with a solid mix of hitting and pitching. Lew Burdette benefitted from five runs and he picked up his...
View ArticleBraves Win Despite Rough Start by Taylor Phillips
April 29, 1957 at Crosley Field Braves 3, Reds 2 (9-1) The Braves won for the ninth time in their first ten games despite a rough start by Taylor Phillips. He walked six and gave up three hits in 3...
View ArticleBraves Shutout for First Time in Second Loss of the Season
April 30, 1957 at the Polo Grounds Giants 4, Braves 0 (9-2) The Braves went out on a losing note to end the month of April but it was still a very impressive start for the team. They stood at 9-2 and...
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