ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves took care of business Saturday after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 5-1.
While the home team did not need luck tonight, the appearance of a Braves legend and staple may have assisted in the victory.
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Bobby Cox, former Atlanta Braves player and manager, appeared at Truist Park Saturday evening, where he was met with a rousing ovation from fans and Braves faithful.
In 2019, Cox suffered a stroke and has only been seen a few times in public since then.
Cox served 25 years as the team’s manager and led the Braves to 14 consecutive division titles from 1991-2005, including the World Series championship in 1995.
Over his career, he managed 4,505 games and compiled a 2,504-2,001 record (.556).
In 2014, he received baseball’s highest award. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, along with two of his big three starting pitchers, Greg …