Spencer Schwellenbach shuts down Tigers for 1st MLB victory as Braves win 2-1


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ATLANTA — Spencer Schwellenbach earned his first major league win and Ozzie Albies delivered a key hit for the second straight game as the Atlanta Braves downed the Detroit Tigers 2-1. The Braves also beat the Tigers 2-1 on Monday in the series opener. Schwellenbach had his best outing since being called up from the minors on May 29, allowing one run and three hits over six innings. He struck out seven and walked two in his fourth career start. Raisel Iglesias earned his 18th save in 20 chances. Albies, who hit a tiebreaking homer Monday, was 1 for 4 with an RBI triple and a run scored as the Braves won for the fifth time in six games. Marcell Ozuna also went 1 for 4 with an RBI.

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