By Charles Odum, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Atlanta Braves' Jeff Francoeur follows the flight of his double to drive in two runs off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Matt Herges, Monday, June 16, 2008. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/David Zalubowski ATLANTA - Slumping Braves outfielder Jeff Francoeur was sent to the minors to work on his hitting, with his average having dropped to .234. Francoeur was booed at home Thursday night when he went 0-for-4. He hit .206 in June and is 1-for-12 in three games this month. "It seems I can't catch a break, or when I feel I start to roll I just can't get things to keep rolling my way," Francoeur said. The Braves hope Francoeur can relax at double-A Mississippi and sharpen his mechanics. The plan is for Francoeur to rejoin the team following the all-star break. "We're to the point now where we're trying to...
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