Atlanta 5, Detroit 2: Adding injuries to insult
The Atlanta Braves defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-2 in the opener of a three-game series at Truist Park. Starter Casey Mize exited early with right groin tightness, and Javier Báez left in the fifth inning after twisting his right ankle while sliding into first base. Atlanta’s Martín Pérez pitched five strong innings, and the Braves added key runs late to secure the win. The Tigers’ offense struggled to capitalize despite several solid at-bats.
- ▪Casey Mize left the game due to right groin tightness after recording one out in the third inning.
- ▪Javier Báez was injured while sliding into first base in the fifth inning and was taken off the field on a cart.
- ▪Martín Pérez allowed two runs over five innings and helped set the tone for Atlanta’s pitching effort.
- ▪Ozzie Albies hit a two-run home run in the eighth inning to extend Atlanta’s lead to 5-0.
- ▪Spencer Torkelson’s five-game home run streak ended as he grounded out in the ninth inning.
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