Martín Pérez throws 5 scoreless innings as Braves beat Tigers

Atlanta Braves pitcher Martin Perez (33) delivers to a Detroit Tigers batter during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser) Atlanta Braves pitcher Martin Perez (33) delivers to a Detroit Tigers batter during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)

By BILL TROCCHI / Associated Press April 28, 2026 2 min read

ATLANTA (AP) — Martín Pérez threw five scoreless innings and the Atlanta Braves beat Detroit 5-2 on Tuesday night for their 11th win in their last 13 games as the Tigers lost starter Casey Mize to an injury in the third inning.

Ozzie Albies hit a two-run homer and Ronald Acuña Jr. was 2 for 3 with two doubles, an RBI and a run scored. Mike Yastrzemski was 2 for 3 with an RBI and a run scored.

Pérez (2-1), who was designated for assignment by the Braves earlier this season but then re-signed, gave up two hits and four walks while striking out five. He lowered his ERA to 2.22.

Mize (2-2) was removed after straining his groin covering first base on a ground ball to first baseman Spencer Torkelson. He lasted 2 1/3 innings during which he gave up two runs, three hits and a walk while striking out three.

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) slides in safe at second base with a leadoff double against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser) — Atlanta Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) slides in safe at second base with a leadoff double against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)

Atlanta’s Didier Fuentes pitched two scoreless innings, Tyler Kinley stranded two runners in a scoreless eighth and Aaron Bummer gave up a two-run home run to Wenceel Pérez in the ninth.