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DeSoto Central High School retires Atlanta Braves 3B Austin Riley's No. 13 jersey
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DeSoto Central retires Austin Riley's No. 13 jersey
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Braves' third baseman Austin Riley named to All-MLB first team – WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta