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UPDATE: Heyward To Play for Gwinnett Braves
Outfielder begins rehab assignment Monday in Indianapolis.
Updated 5:28 p.m., June 13, 2011
The Gwinnett Braves announced Monday that outfielder Jason Heyward, who has struggled with injuries this season, will start for Gwinnett on Monday at Indianapolis.
The team told of the change regarding the Atlanta outfielder on its Twitter feed.
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Heyward is hitting just .214 in 45 games with the Atlanta Braves this season.
Indianapolis held on Sunday for a 4-3 victory over the Gwinnett Braves at Indianapolis.
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Julio Lugo went 3-for-5 for the G-Braves (33-30), who are in second place in their division in the International League. Erik Cordier was the losing pitcher.
The G-Braves play Game 3 of the series at Indianapolis on Monday at 7:05 p.m.
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