Pérez throws five scoreless; Braves beat Tigers 5-2
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Atlanta. Martín Pérez threw five scoreless innings Tuesday night as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-2 in Atlanta, a victory that marked the Braves' 11th win in their last 13 games. Pérez allowed two hits and four walks while striking out five and lowered his ERA to 2.22.
The Tigers lost starter Casey Mize in the third inning after he strained his groin covering first base and was removed after 2 1/3 innings; Mize had allowed two runs. Ozzie Albies hit a two-run homer, Ronald Acuña Jr. had two doubles and Mike Yastrzemski contributed offensively; Braves relievers provided additional scoreless innings while Aaron Bummer surrendered a ninth-inning two-run homer.
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Timeline
- 1. Earlier this season Martín Pérez was designated for assignment by the Braves and later re-signed with the team.
- 2. The Braves compiled a strong stretch before the game, entering with 11 wins in their last 13 contests.
- 3. Tuesday night: Martín Pérez threw five scoreless innings as Atlanta defeated Detroit 5-2 in Atlanta.
- 4. In the third inning of that game, Tigers starter Casey Mize strained his groin covering first base and was removed.
- 5. Braves relievers provided scoreless middle innings and Aaron Bummer allowed a two-run homer in the ninth.
Why it matters
This game shows the Braves' resilience. After designating Martín Pérez earlier this season, they re-signed him, and he's now a key player. If you're a Braves fan, this is a testament to the team's strategic decisions. It's also a reminder that setbacks can lead to comebacks.
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