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Bourn, Prado lead Braves past minor leaguers

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George Henry

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Updated: Apr 4, 2012, 2:32 AM

Published: Apr 4, 2012, 2:33 AM

LAWRENCEVILLE — Former Atlanta manager Bobby Cox returned Tuesday night to skipper the Braves' top prospects in a 4-3 rain-shortened exhibition loss to the major league club. Cox wore a uniform for the first time since retiring in 2010 with the fourth-most victories (2,504) in baseball history.Michael Bourn, Martin Prado and Brian McCann each drove in a run during the fifth inning to help the big leaguers rally for the victory. The Braves open the season at the New York Mets on Thursday.

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'Counting down the days': Flowery Branch man selected as Gwinnett Stripers next PA announcer

Lifelong Atlanta Braves fan and Flowery Branch resident Cary Clayborn was a candidate to be the next PA announcer for the Braves. - photo by Scott Rogers

02032023 BRAVES 2.jpg — Lifelong Atlanta Braves fan and Flowery Branch resident Cary Clayborn was a candidate to be the next PA announcer for the Braves. - photo by Scott Rogers

Brian Wellmeier

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Updated: Mar 9, 2023, 8:00 PM

Published: Mar 8, 2023, 9:16 PM

The resounding voice of Cary Clayborn, the Flowery Branch resident who was among the top 12 finalists considered for the Atlanta Braves’ PA announcer’s job, will still be heard by more than 10,000 fans – at Coolray Field, instead of Truist Park – when the Gwinnett Stripers gear up this season.

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