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The Detroit Tigers defeated the Atlanta Braves 5–2 on April 30 at Truist Park, with the visiting offense capitalizing on control pitching and Atlanta's defensive lapses. Detroit's lineup produced 12 hits and 4 RBIs while drawing 8 walks, maintaining an OPS of .744 despite striking out 10 times. The Tigers' pitching staff was particularly effective, allowing just 8 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 11 Braves batters and issuing only 1 walk for a 3.96 ERA. Atlanta managed just 8 hits and no home runs, posting an OPS of .785 with 11 strikeouts and a single walk; the Braves also committed 1 error that contributed to their offensive struggles. Detroit's disciplined approach at the plate—evidenced by their 8-to-1 walk-to-error ratio—proved decisive against a Braves team that couldn't generate timely hitting. The Tigers' pitching dominance and efficient run production suggest their rotation depth could sustain early-season competitiveness in the AL Central.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DET | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 0 |
| ATL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
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Players who scored
Matt Vierling ×2Riley GreeneKerry CarpenterWenceel PérezOzzie AlbiesMauricio Dubón
