Watch: Ozzie Albies Sac Fly Gives Braves Early 1-0 Lead

The Atlanta Braves took an early 1-0 lead over the Detroit Tigers on Monday night thanks to a sac fly from Ozzie Albies. Albies drove in Marcell Ozuna, who had doubled to lead off the inning.

Albies’ sac fly was his 43rd RBI of the season. And He is batting .283 with 10 home runs and 60 runs scored. Ozuna is batting .267 with 12 home runs and 47 RBIs.

The Braves’ pitching staff held the Tigers to just two hits in the first six innings. Charlie Morton started for the Braves and allowed one run on two hits in six innings. And He struck out seven and walked one.

The Braves’ bullpen held the Tigers scoreless in the final three innings to secure the win.

The Braves improved to 39-28 on the season. The Tigers fell to 29-39.

Game Notes:

The Braves have won five of their last six games.

And The Tigers have lost three of their last four games.

Morton improved to 5-6 on the season.

Tigers starter Tarik Skubal allowed one run on four hits in five innings. And He struck out six and walked one.

The Braves bullpen combined to allow one run on two hits in four innings.

The Braves’ offense was led by Albies (1-for-4, 1 RBI), And Ozuna (1-for-4, 1 run), and Eddie Rosario (1-for-4, 1 RBI).

The Tigers’ offense was led by Miguel Cabrera (1-for-4).

Up Next:

The Braves and Tigers will continue their series on Tuesday night. And The Braves will send Max Fried to the mound, while the Tigers will send Casey Mize to the mound.