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What time is the Tigers vs Braves game on April 28 and how can I watch it?

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The Tigers vs. Braves game on April 28 starts at 7:15 p.m. ET and can be watched on Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, or the Tigers Radio Network.

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Game Time7:15 p.m. ET
LocationTruist Park, Atlanta, Georgia
TV/Streaming OptionsDetroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio Network
Starting PitchersCasey Mize (Tigers) vs. Martín Pérez (Braves)
Series ContextTigers (15-14) visiting Braves (20-9), MLB's top team

Game Details and Broadcast Information

The Detroit Tigers travel to Atlanta to face the Braves on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 7:15 p.m. ET at Truist Park. The game will be broadcast on Detroit SportsNet and can be streamed on MLB.TV. Radio coverage is available through the Tigers Radio Network.

Starting Pitchers

Right-hander Casey Mize takes the mound for Detroit with a 2-1 record and 2.51 ERA this season. The Braves counter with left-hander Martín Pérez, who is 1-1 with a 2.70 ERA. Mize has been pitching well in 2026 and last faced Atlanta on September 21, 2025.

Series Significance

This matchup features the top team in MLB (Atlanta, 20-9) against the AL Central-leading Tigers (15-14), who hold a half-game lead over Cleveland. The Tigers' rotation features three of their best starters in this series, including Tarik Skubal and Framber Valdez in upcoming games.

Offensive Matchup

The Braves lead MLB with 5.72 runs scored per game and have excelled against relief pitchers. The Tigers' bullpen ranks in the bottom half of MLB in ERA and has been identified as a potential weakness, with the Braves particularly adept at scoring against relievers.

Sources

  1. Game 30 Preview: Tigers head to Atlanta to take on Braves (blessyouboys.com)
  2. Michael Harris back at CF and Dominic Smith at DH against Detroit Tigers (sports.yahoo.com)
  3. How many runs will the Braves score off the Tigers’ bullpen? (batterypower.com)

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