Last Updated on July 26, 2011 9:41 pm by admin
ATLANTA (AP) – Braves catcher Brian McCann appeared to strain his back while throwing to second base and has left the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
McCann grabbed his back in obvious pain after he threw high as Neil Walker stole second base in the 10th inning on Tuesday night.
David Ross replaced McCann in the game after trainer Jeff Porter came on the field to confer with McCann. McCann made a couple of test throws to pitcher Scott Linebrink before leaving the game.
There was no immediate word from the Braves on McCann’s status.