The Detroit Tigers showed some serious fight on Thursday, rallying in the final two innings to avoid a sweep against the Atlanta Braves with a 5-2 victory at Truist Park. After dropping the first two games of the series, the Tigers flipped the script in the finale, scoring two runs in the eighth inning to take the lead and adding two more in the ninth for some much-needed breathing room. Gleyber Torres delivered the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly in the eighth, sparking a comeback that kept the Tigers from heading home empty-handed.

Framber Valdez had a bit of a rocky start, allowing one run each in the second and third innings, but he settled in nicely after that. The 32-year-old lefty shut down the Braves over his final three frames, finishing with six innings of work, two runs on six hits, no walks, and eight strikeouts on 99 pitches. It was a solid bounce-back performance that gave his team a chance to claw back into the game.

Matt Vierling led the charge offensively, going 3-for-5 with two RBIs, while Torres added three hits of his own. Kevin McGonigle also made his presence felt, drawing three walks in a game where he saw a staggering 31 pitches across five plate appearances. The Tigers' bats came alive just in time to snap a tough stretch on the road.

With the win, Detroit improves to 16-16 on the season, wrapping up a road trip where they lost four of six games, including two of three to the Braves (22-10). Next up, the Tigers head back to Comerica Park for a three-game series against the Texas Rangers, starting Friday at 6:40 p.m. on Detroit SportsNet. After a gritty comeback like this, they'll be looking to carry that momentum into the friendly confines of home.