Tigers Lose Key Players in 5-2 Defeat to Braves

Starting pitcher Casey Mize strained his right groin and left the game in the bottom of the third inning. Centerfielder Javier Baez was carted off in the top of the fifth after making an awkward slide into first base. biznow.biz

Brant Hurter pitched 2.2 perfect innings in relief for the Tigers. Martin Perez blanked Detroit on two hits over five innings, inducing six ground ball outs while the Tigers couldn't cash in any of their four walks.