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tdneu99 · 08-17-2018, 05:23 PM

It was a big day for Hank Aaron and he brought the Atlanta Braves along for the ride.

Aaron led his club to a 7-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants today at Candlestick Park, smoking San Francisco pitching for 5 hits in 5 at-bats. The 38-year-old first baseman later called the victory "sweet."

Hank Aaron hit a three-run home run off Jim Willoughby in the 1st, hit a solo-shot off Jim Willoughby in the 3rd, singled in the 5th, singled in the 7th and hit an RBI single in the 9th.

On the season, Aaron is batting .243 with 9 home runs and 24 RBIs. He has played in 41 games.

Kong got the Giants on the board early, driving a full count pitch from Braves RHP Tom Kelley over the fence in left-center.

BOTTOM OF THE 1ST
Count: 3-2
2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 78XD), Distance : 416 ft

Season HR #9 - Career HR # 15

08-17-2018, 05:23 PM	#16
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	05/21/1972 - Braves take the Nightcap with 5-for-5 Game for Aaron It was a big day for Hank Aaron and he brought the Atlanta Braves along for the ride. Aaron led his club to a 7-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants today at Candlestick Park, smoking San Francisco pitching for 5 hits in 5 at-bats. The 38-year-old first baseman later called the victory "sweet." Hank Aaron hit a three-run home run off Jim Willoughby in the 1st, hit a solo-shot off Jim Willoughby in the 3rd, singled in the 5th, singled in the 7th and hit an RBI single in the 9th. On the season, Aaron is batting .243 with 9 home runs and 24 RBIs. He has played in 41 games. Kong got the Giants on the board early, driving a full count pitch from Braves RHP Tom Kelley over the fence in left-center. BOTTOM OF THE 1ST Count: 3-2 2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 78XD), Distance : 416 ft Season HR #9 - Career HR # 15