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Braves Miss Out on Series Sweep as Tigers Rally Late | Chattanooga Times Free Press
Kyle Finnegan earned his first save for Detroit after Kenley Jansen’s third blown save in nine chances, giving A.J. Hinch a bullpen alternative.
- The Detroit Tigers avoided a three-game sweep Thursday, scoring a 5-2 comeback win over the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park, with Gleyber Torres sparking the rally via an eighth-inning sacrifice fly.
- Detroit manager A.J. Hinch turned to Kyle Finnegan for the ninth-inning save instead of closer Kenley Jansen, citing the team was "pretty beat up in the 'pen."
- Starting pitcher Framber Valdez limited Atlanta to two runs over six innings with a season-high eight strikeouts, while Torres recorded three hits driving the comeback.
- Jansen's third blown save in nine chances, including Wednesday's loss, coincided with his 6.14 ERA and three surrendered home runs in 10 appearances.
- Thursday's victory moved the Tigers to 16-16, regaining a share of the AL Central lead, while the Braves maintained their National League East-leading 22-9 record.
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A day after Jansen's blown save, Tigers turn to Finnegan for the save in comeback win over Braves
Detroit manager A.J. Hinch gave Kyle Finnegan the ball in a save situation in the ninth inning instead of closer Kenley Jansen against the Atlanta Braves in a move that could signal changes at the back end of the Tigers’ bullpen.
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On Thursday afternoon, the Atlanta Braves will finish their series with the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park.The Braves are coming off a 4-3 victory on Wednesday.They currently have a 2-0 lead in the series, so they will look to go for the sweep.Atlanta Braves Make Mike Yastrzemski Decision GettyMike Yastrzemski #18 of the Atlanta Braves at bat during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on April 17, 2026 in Philadelphia, …
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