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Freeman out with injury, McCann in at All-Star game
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Atlanta Braves' Brian McCann runs bases against the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday, in Atlanta. - photo by Associated Press
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves looked like a first-half power but resembled a split-squad, spring training team in their final game before the All-Star break. Freddie Freeman was held out of the Braves' 8-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday because of a jammed left thumb that will prevent him from playing in the All-Star game today. The Braves also lost outfielders Jason Heyward, Justin Upton and B.J. Upton during the series.McCann gets the call, still no Puig National League manager Bruce Bochy selected Sergio Romo, his San Francisco Giants closer, as a replacement pick along with Atlanta catcher Brian McCann.