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McCann Starts Rehab Stint with Gwinnett Braves
The Atlanta Braves' catcher and Duluth-raised Brian McCann went to bat for the Gwinnett Braves Thursday at Coolray Field as part of his rehabilitation. He says his shoulder 'feels great.'
Atlanta Braves' catcher Brian McCann is working his way back to Turner Field. After playing three games with Class A Rome Braves, McCann started his stint with the Gwinnett Braves at Coolray Field Thursday (May 2).
In October of last year, McCann, a Duluth High graduate, underwent surgery on his right shoulder.
While taking practice swings on deck before his first at-bat, a fan shouted to McCann and asked how his shoulder feels. “It feels great,” he shouted back.
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The G-Braves took on the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders Thursday evening. McCann went 1-for-4 with an RBI single in the 4-1 loss.
Game two against the RailRiders is Friday night. First pitch is at 7:05pm.
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Watch the video to see McCann introduced to the crowd and his first at bat and tell us if you think he's ready to head back to the majors.
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