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How's Jason Heyward Doing With G-Braves?
The Atlanta outfielder began a rehab assignment Thursday at Coolray Field.
Atlanta Braves outfielder Jason Heyward was in the lineup Thursday, but the Gwinnett Braves' losing streak continued.
Heyward began an injury rehab assignment with Gwinnett after undergoing an appendectomy in April. He went 0-for-5 Thursday as the designated hitter in a 14-9 loss to Pawtucket at Coolray Field.
It was the 12th straight loss for Gwinnett, now 12-23. A season-high crowd of 8,878 fans was on hand.
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Heyward is expected to remain with Gwinnett through the weekend series at Scranton (Pa.), and then be re-evaluated.
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