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Braves reportedly cancel batting practice because of solar eclipse

CINCINNATI, OH - JUNE 03: Matt Adams #18 of the Atlanta Braves is congratulated by Matt Kemp #27 and Nick Markakis #22 after hitting a grand slam in the fifth inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on June 3, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Braves defeated the Reds 6-5 in 12 innings. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

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CINCINNATI, OH - JUNE 03: Matt Adams #18 of the Atlanta Braves is congratulated by Matt Kemp #27 and Nick Markakis #22 after hitting a grand slam in the fifth inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on June 3, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Braves defeated the Reds 6-5 in 12 innings. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
By Maghen Moore
Aug 21, 2017

Monday’s solar eclipse is hindering Braves batting practice according to Braves second baseman Micah Johnson.

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