Nate McLouth joins the Braves

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Photos of center field Nate McLouth's debut for the Atlanta Braves against the Chicago Cubs on June 4, 2009.

Nate McLouth had his first at bat with Braves on Friday after being forced to wait an extra night because of a rain-out. Here, he flips his bat after a foul tip. He grounded out in his first at bat.

McLouth signs autographs for kids just before the first pitch against the Brewers in his debut at Turner Field.

McLouth can't quite come up with a line drive to shallow center field by Brewers during the 8th inning.

McLouth reacts after fouling a ball off his foot during his second at bat.

McLouth blows a bubble in the dugout during the 3rd inning.

Chipper Jones knocks down Milwaukee Brewers second baseman J.J. Hardy as he tries to break up a double play.

Shortstop Yunel Escobar reacts after fumbling a ground ball that could have gone for a double play.

Braves president John Schuerholz confers with Chipper Jones after meeting with the media in the team dugout apologize for the team's handling of Tom Glavine's release.

Newly acquired center fielder Nate McLouth suited up with the Braves for the first time on Thursday. However, the game was rained out.

McLouth practices with Jeff Francoeur and third base coach Brian Snitker on Thursday.

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Nate McLouth had his first at bat with Braves on Friday after being forced to wait an extra night because of a rain-out. Here, he flips his bat after a foul tip. He grounded out in his first at bat.

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