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Braves Secure 5-2 Victory Over Tigers Amid Pitching and Injury Drama
4/29/2026, 10:11:04 PM
Braves Secure 5-2 Victory Over Tigers
On Tuesday night, the Atlanta Braves defeated the Detroit Tigers by a score of 5-2. The Braves established a 2-0 lead in the third inning and added runs in the eighth and ninth innings. The win marked the Braves’ 11th triumph in their last 13 games.
Recent Form and Roster Moves
Atlanta entered the game on a strong stretch, having captured 11 of their previous 13 contests. Starting pitcher Martín Pérez, who had been designated for assignment earlier in the season before re-signing with the club, improved his record to 2-1 and lowered his earned-run average to 2.22. Detroit’s starter Casey Mize entered with a 2-2 record before departing after a groin strain.
Game Statistics and Key Performances
Pérez delivered five scoreless innings, allowing two hits, four walks and striking out five batters. Mize lasted 2 1/3 innings, surrendering two runs on three hits, issuing one walk and recording three strikeouts. Ozzie Albies contributed a two-run homer in the eighth. Ronald Acuña Jr. went 2-for-3 with two doubles, an RBI and a run. Mike Yastrzemski also went 2-for-3, adding an RBI and a run. Matt Olson drove in Acuña with a line-drive RBI. Reliever Aaron Bummer gave up a two-run home run to Wenceel Pérez in the ninth. Atlanta’s Didier Fuentes added two scoreless innings, and Tyler Kinley stranded two runners in a scoreless eighth.
Injury Fallout for Detroit
Mize left the game after straining his groin while covering first base on a ground ball to first baseman Spencer Torkelson. He was removed after 2 1/3 innings. Additionally, center fielder Javier Báez exited on a cart after injuring his right foot on a play at first base; his left foot struck the base awkwardly, causing his right foot to fold under his leg.
Implications for Both Teams
The victory continued Atlanta’s recent surge as the series continues for both clubs. Detroit, meanwhile, was left without its scheduled starter Casey Mize and center fielder Javier Báez for the remainder of the game, and the club will start Tarik Skubal in the next game.
Upcoming Series Continuation
The second game of the three-game set is scheduled for Wednesday. Two-time American League Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal (3-2, 2.72 ERA) will start for Detroit, while Braves rookie right-hander JR Ritchie (1-0, 2.57 ERA) is slated to pitch for Atlanta.
