Lake Buena Vista, FL (Sports Network) - Jeff Kobernus and Hernan Perez each
drove in a run during the eighth inning to lift the Detroit Tigers over the
Atlanta Braves, 2-1, in the spring training opener for both teams.
Rick Porcello started and pitched two innings for the Tigers, who did not
allow a run over the first eight innings. Jose Alvarez locked down the save
after surrendering a leadoff, ninth inning homer to Atlanta's Joey
Terdoslavich.
Tim Hudson got the start for the Braves and also threw for two innings. He did
not allow a hit and neither did the five pitchers who succeeded him. Ryan
Butcher took the loss after surrendering three hits and two runs in the
eighth.
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