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Braves make history they haven't done since the 1892 Boston Beaneaters
TL;DR
The Atlanta Braves achieved 25 wins in their first 35 games, a feat not seen since the 1892 Boston Beaneaters. This historic performance marks a significant milestone for the franchise.
Key points
- Atlanta Braves achieved 25 wins in first 35 games of 2023 season
- Last team to do this was the 1892 Boston Beaneaters
- Significant milestone for the Braves franchise
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The last time the Atlanta Braves did this, their franchise wasn't based in Atlanta, or known as the Braves.
You have to go all the way back to the 1892 Boston Beaneaters to find a feat like this one.
The accomplishment is this: 25 wins in their first 35 games of a season.
Braves reporter Grant McAuley shared the tidbit on X, noting that those 1892 Beaneaters eventually started 28-10 that year:
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The franchise eventually became known as the Braves while still playing in Boston, then moved to Milwaukee, then finally to Atlanta.
Those 1892 Beaneaters provide a good omen. They won the National League pennant that season with a 102-48-2 record. They then won the "World Series" (this was before the modern AL/NL version) over the Cleveland Spiders.
Q&A
What historic achievement did the Atlanta Braves accomplish in 2023?
The Atlanta Braves won 25 of their first 35 games in the 2023 season, a record not matched since the 1892 Boston Beaneaters.
When was the last time a Major League Baseball team had 25 wins in 35 games?
The last team to achieve 25 wins in their first 35 games was the Boston Beaneaters in 1892.
How does the Braves' 2023 start compare to their franchise history?
The Braves' 2023 start with 25 wins in 35 games is the best in franchise history, highlighting their strong performance early in the season.