Detroit Tigers, Game 31: One thing I loved, one thing I didn't

The News' Tony Paul gives his quick takes on the Tigers' 4-3 loss to the Braves on Wednesday: One thing I loved It had been a while since Jace Jung was in the major leagues — since late last September. It's been a lot of steps back for the former first-round draft pick. But, amid all the disappointments and all the mandated swing changes (he looks a lot quieter in the box these days), he's kept a good attitude, trying to stay present, and focusing on what he control — namely, keeping a positive attitude and a level head.

His first plate appearance post-callup Wednesday, after taking the place of the injured Javier Baez , was an impressive one. With a runner on second and two out with the Tigers trailing, 2-0, it would've been easy to be jumpy and overly aggressive, trying to put his team on the board. But he was patient and drew the five-pitch walk.

That kept the inning going and the Tigers scored two runs to tie it, on Kevin McGonigle's RBI single (extending his hitting streak to 13 games and his on-base streak to 26 starts) and a Braves throwing error on a wild pickoff attempt by pitcher JR Ritchie. Jung scored the tying run. June may not be here for a long time (time will tell), but he seems as determined than ever to make sure it's quality time.

A bonus on that front: The next series is Tigers-Rangers at Comerica Park, against his brother, Josh. tied! pic.