Tough Loss for Tigers in a Nail-Biter Against Braves
Hey Tigers fans,
Unfortunately, we couldn't pull off the win tonight. The Tigers fell to the Braves with a final score of 2-1 in a game that kept us all on the edge of our seats until the very end.
Strong Start but No Early Runs
Despite both teams flashing some solid defense and pitching early on, neither team could get on the board in the first few innings. Matt Vierling and Andy Ibáñez couldn't get anything going for us in the first, and the Braves didn't fare better with Jarred Kelenic being the only glimmer with a double in the first inning, but he was ultimately left stranded.Tigers Strike First in the 6th
In the top of the 6th, things started to look promising for us. Andy Ibáñez led off with a single to right, followed by a walk to Mark Canha. Then, Riley Greene came through for us with a single, scoring Ibáñez and putting us up 1-0. Unfortunately, we left some valuable insurance runs on base that inning as Gio Urshela, Justyn-Henry Malloy, and Colt Keith couldn't capitalize.Braves Come Back in the 7th and 8th
The Braves managed to tie it up in the bottom of the 7th. Austin Riley doubled and then easily made it home thanks to a single by Forrest Wall. The game was all tied up at 1-1.Then came the heartbreaker in the 8th. After we managed to get two quick outs, Ozzie Albies hit a solo homer to right, putting the Braves up 2-1. Our own pitching, which had been solid most of the night, just couldn't keep them shut down.
Couldn't Get the Rally Going in the 9th
Despite some hope in the top of the 9th, our bats fell silent. Colt Keith grounded out to start things off, followed by Jake Rogers who grounded out as well. Pinch hitter Wenceel Perez struck out swinging to end the game.Tough loss, but we'll bounce back, Tigers fans!
️ Let's keep supporting our boys and stay hopeful for the next game. 
Go Tigers! Scoreboard for Tigers @ Braves (June 17th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |