April 18 in Atlanta Braves History: Joe Torre’s Braves set a National League record when they win their 11th straight game to start the season (1982)

[adrotate banner=”32″] On April 18, 1982 — Joe Torre’s Braves set a National League record when they win their 11th straight game to start the season, beating Houston at the Astrodome, 6-5. Al Hrabosky is the winner and Rick Camp earns the save. Dave Smith is the loser. The eventual NL West Division

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