ATLANTA -- The Tigers' control of their postseason destiny slipped from their grasp Saturday as they swung and missed at Aaron Blair curveballs. The Braves' rookie starter held Detroit's offense to two runs and 10 strikeouts over six-plus innings, allowing Atlanta's offense to wear down Detroit's bullpen for a 5-3 win Saturday night at Turner Field.
While the Braves matched their 2015 total of 67 wins with a game to spare, the Tigers fell to the brink of elimination from the American League Wild Card race. A loss Sunday would knock out the Tigers, with or without a makeup game against the Indians on Monday at Comerica Park.