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ATLANTA - The Braves headed out to batting practice, but the doors to the Atlanta clubhouse remained shut - the first inkling that something was up.
ATLANTA - Pinch-hitter Micah Hoffpauir blooped an RBI single to left field in the 11th inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Atlanta Braves 3-2 Wednesday night.
ATLANTA - The Braves acquired All-Star center fielder Nate McLouth from the Pittsburgh Pirates for three minor leaguers on Wednesday, a move to beef up Atlanta's offense in hopes of contending in the NL East.
ATLANTA - Tom Glavine wanted to end his career with the Braves.