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Heyward blasts force protection

By Charles Odum

The Associated Press

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Jason Heyward’s batting practice drives are costing the Atlanta Braves — but local body shops aren’t complaining.

Heyward launched a shot over the right-field wall this week that smashed through the sun roof of assistant general manager Bruce Manno’s car. The bill was $3,400.

Heyward has dented other vehicles, too. So much damage, in fact, the young slugger is turning the parking lot into Jason’s Junkyard.