Game 30 Preview: Tigers head to Atlanta to take on Braves
The Detroit Tigers wrap up their nine-game interleague schedule this week by heading south to face the Atlanta Braves beginning on Tuesday night time.
After taking two out of three from the Milwaukee Brewers at dwelling earlier than dropping two of three on the Cincinnati Reds, the Motor City Kitties transfer on to face the highest crew within the majors for the ultimate third of the National League swing. Coming into the collection, the Tigers are additionally a prime crew — they’re now perched above the remainder of their American League Central friends with a half-game lead over the Cleveland Guardians. They even have a determined benefit in beginning pitching with their three greatest starters working in opposition to the Braves.
Opening issues up for the Olde English D is right-hander Casey Mize, who has been pitching better than ever in 2026. The final time the splitter-thrower confronted the Braves was on Sept. 21, 2025, when he gave up three runs on 5 hits (one dwelling run) whereas strolling three and placing out 5 over 5 2/3 innings to earn his closing lack of the season.
Taking the mound for the house crew is left-hander Martín Pérez, who has began thrice whereas popping out of the pen twice this season. He confronted the Tigers thrice final season with the Chicago White Sox, with their closing outing on Sept. 6 leading to a loss after surrendering six runs on 5 hits (two dwelling runs) whereas strolling three and placing out no one over 4 frames.
The Tigers went 8-5 over a 13 day stretch and not using a break till Monday’s off day. Winning this collection in Atlanta will not be simple, however it might set them up properly coming dwelling this weekend for simply the second homestand of the season that’s a couple of collection in length. They’ll face the Rangers after which the Red Sox subsequent week.
Detroit Tigers (15-14) vs. Atlanta Braves (20-9)
Time (ET): 7:15 p.m.
Place: Truist Park, Atlanta, (*30*)
SB Nation Site: Battery Power
Average: Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio Network
Game 30: RHP Casey Mize (2-1, 2.51 ERA) vs. LHP Martín Pérez (1-1, 2.70 ERA)
