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Pérez throws five scoreless; Braves beat Tigers 5-2

PUBLISHED Apr 28, 2026, 11:45 PM ET

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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.

By James Porter | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Earlier this season Martín Pérez was designated for assignment by the Braves and later re-signed with the team.
The Braves compiled a strong stretch before the game, entering with 11 wins in their last 13 contests.
Tuesday night: Martín Pérez threw five scoreless innings as Atlanta defeated Detroit 5-2 in Atlanta.
In the third inning of that game, Tigers starter Casey Mize strained his groin covering first base and was removed.
Braves relievers provided scoreless middle innings and Aaron Bummer allowed a two-run homer in the ninth.

News Intelligence

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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Who Benefited

The Atlanta Braves benefited from Martín Pérez's five scoreless innings and Ozzie Albies' two-run homer, securing a 5-2 win that extended their recent success and reinforced their roster depth.

Who Impacted

The Detroit Tigers suffered a 5-2 loss and lost starter Casey Mize to a groin strain in the third inning, a development that may immediately affect their starting rotation and bullpen usage.

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Articles Published:: 4
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Who Benefited

The Atlanta Braves benefited from Martín Pérez's five scoreless innings and Ozzie Albies' two-run homer, securing a 5-2 win that extended their recent success and reinforced their roster depth.

Who Impacted

The Detroit Tigers suffered a 5-2 loss and lost starter Casey Mize to a groin strain in the third inning, a development that may immediately affect their starting rotation and bullpen usage.