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Braves' Tyler Matzek Nearly Arrested During Championship Parade in Atlanta

While Braves players and fans basked in celebration during Friday afternoon's parade after winning the 2021 World Series title, Cobb County police mistakenly forgot that pitcher Tyler Matzek was a champion as well.

As members of the team road on a float while others celebrated jubilantly in the streets, Matzek—who is wearing a visible white Braves' jersey—was grabbed rather roughly on his right shoulder by one of the officers.

Then, a second officer came up where the two were standing. After a brief exchange, Matzek walked away freely. It is safe to say the officers may have forgotten that Matzek was apart of the MLB's championship team.