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How Did McCann Do in Gwinnett Braves Debut?

The Atlanta Braves' catcher and Duluth High grad played for Gwinnett on Thursday at Coolray Field as part of his rehabilitation.

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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 on 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 on Thursday evening. McCann went 1-for-4 with an RBI single in the 4-1 loss.

Game 2 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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