Matt Vierling Sparks Tigers’ Late Rally as Detroit Avoids Sweep vs. Braves
Matt Vierling delivered two huge late RBIs as the Detroit Tigers rallied past the Braves, moved back to .500, and avoided a road sweep.
Tigers rally late to avoid sweep against Braves The Detroit Tigers are back at . 500, and while a 16-16 start is not exactly cause for celebration, this team keeps finding ways to stay alive. Thursday’s 5-2 comeback win over the Atlanta Braves was another example of what has defined Detroit’s first month.
When the Tigers are ahead, it rarely feels safe. When they are behind, it rarely feels over. This time, that worked in their favor.
Detroit trailed 2-0 for much of the afternoon before late rallies in the eighth and ninth innings flipped the game. The win helped the Tigers avoid a sweep and finish a difficult road trip at 2-4 against two hot teams. Matt Vierling delivers his biggest game of the season Matt Vierling picked the right time to break through.
After a slow start to the season following a strong spring, Vierling came up with two of the biggest swings of the game. His RBI hit tied it, and he later added another run-scoring knock as Detroit created separation in the ninth. Vierling has always had a knack for showing up in important spots, and the Tigers needed every bit of that on Thursday.