The Detroit Tigers lost to the Atlanta Braves, 6-5, to extend their skid to five games.

Spencer Torkelson's 31st homer of the season, in the seventh inning, gave the Tigers a 5-4 lead.

Will Vest gave up four singles in the ninth inning, resulting in two runs for the Braves.

The Detroit Tigers needed a big swing in a key moment to regain the momentum of their winning ways, especially with the American League Central slipping away.

That finally happened.

Spencer Torkelson should've saved the Tigers with a two-run home run in the seventh inning, but two Tigers relievers afterward allowed three runs over the final two innings. The result: A 6-5 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Saturday, Sept. 20, in the second of three games in the series at Comerica Park. Right-handed reliever Will Vest g

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