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- Updated: May 8, 2016
ATLANTA — Braves outfielder Jeff Francoeur’s wardrobe does not consist of many pink articles. But like many other Major Leaguers on Sunday, Francoeur gladly did his part to help celebrate Mother’s Day and promote the fight against breast cancer.
The color pink was predominantly displayed as it adorned many of the bats, spikes, uniforms and sleeves used during the Braves’ 5-3, 11-inning loss to the D-backs on Sunday afternoon. Atlanta right fielder Nick Markakis used a pink bat throughout his three-hit performance, and Francoeur swung a pink bat when he delivered a game-tying, two-run double in the eighth inning.
“It’s really pretty cool when you see a lot of the moms out there today,” said Francoeur, who lost an aunt to breast cancer. “I know my wife and [Freddie Freeman’s] wife came in today and met with one of …
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