the Atlanta Braves. Regular season In 2003, John Smoltz set a Major League record (since tied) by having 34 saves before the All-Star Break. May 23, 2003 – During the Atlanta Braves 15-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, Braves players Rafael Furcal, Mark DeRosa and Gary Sheffield hit consecutive home runs to start the game. On August 10, 2003, Rafael Furcal of the Braves had an unassisted triple play. He caught the liner, touched second base, and tagged the runner going back to first base. Opening Day starters Season standings National League East Record vs. opponents Notable transactions August 29, 2003: Jaret Wright was selected off waivers by the Atlanta Braves from the San Diego Padres. Notable draft signings in 2003 include Jarrod Saltalamacchia (36th overall) and Jonny Venters (30th round). Roster Player stats Batting Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in Other batters Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in Pitching Starting pitchers Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts Relief pitchers Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts 2003 National League Division Series Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago Cubs Chicago wins the series, 3-2 Award winners 2003 Major League Baseball All-Star Game Farm system LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Rome, GCL Braves References 2003 Atlanta Braves at Baseball Reference National League East champion seasons Atlanta Braves seasons Atlanta Braves Season, 2003 Atlanta Braves Season, 2003 Atlanta