ATLANTA -- Miguel Cabrera and the Detroit Tigers no longer control their own playoff destiny.Now they need some help.Freddie Freeman and Nick Markakis homered, rookie Aaron Blair had a career-high 10 strikeouts and the last-place Atlanta Braves damaged Detroits postseason hopes with a 5-3 victory Saturday night.Trying to return to the postseason after missing out last year, Detroit dropped 1 1/2 games out of the second AL wild-card spot. The Tigers (86-74) need a win Sunday and a loss by Toronto or Baltimore to avoid elimination.All year long weve played well, had a few bad stretches, came back and fought through a lot of adversity, catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia said. Guys are obviously tired this time of the season. Were trying to find a way any way we can.The Tigers will have ace Justin Verlander on the mound Sunday. But they can only hope a potential home makeup game Monday against Cleveland would still give them an opportunity to get involved in a wild-card tiebreaker.Tomorrow comes to a must-win, Detroit manager Brad Ausmus said, and theres no other pitcher wed rather have on this team than Justin Verlander on the mound.Atlanta took a 5-2 lead in the seventh on Adonis Garcias two-run single, but reliever Mauricio Cabrera loaded the bases with no outs in the eighth. Chaz Roe struck out Miguel Cabrera and got J.D. Martinez to ground into a double play.When youve got Miggy coming up with bases loaded, no outs, you know youre in a tough spot, Freeman said. But Chaz Roe did a heck of a job.Ausmus credited Braves rookie shortstop Dansby Swanson with an exceptional play on Martinezs sharp grounder.Tip your hat to Swanson, Ausmus said. He makes a great play on a line drive in the hole to his backhand and was able to turn two on it. It just wasnt happening for us.Braves closer Jim Johnson gave up a run in the ninth on Jose Iglesias infield single but retired pinch-hitter Victor Martinez to earn his 19th save in 22 chances. The Braves have won 11 of 13 heading into the last game at Turner Field.Freemans 34th homer put the Braves up 2-1 in the fourth. Markakis 13th made it 3-1 in the sixth.Blair (2-7) began the night with an 8.02 ERA but gave up four hits, two runs and one walk in five innings. He kept the Tigers off balance early with a sharp curveball, striking out five of the first six batters he faced.Detroit starter Jordan Zimmermann (9-7) allowed three hits, two runs, three walks and struck out two in four innings. In four starts since June 24, the right-hander is 0-4 with an 11.64 ERA.Zimmermann, who left Washington to sign a $110 million, five-year contract last December, has struggled with groin and upper-body injuries in his first season with the Tigers. He threw 37 pitches in the fourth, getting the third out with the bases loaded.Detroit led 1-0 in the third after Ian Kinslers RBI double and cut the lead to 3-2 in the seventh on Justin Uptons 31st homer.Blairs previous high was five strikeouts in a win at Miami on May 28.CANT THANK YOU ENOUGHThe Braves made a big point to acknowledge the man who steered their move to a new ballpark next year.Tim Lee, who lost a re-election bid in July as Cobb County Commission chairman, threw out the ceremonial first pitch and then was greeted with a handshake from every player and coach. Team executives John Schuerholz, Bill Bartholomay, Mike Plant and Derek Schiller gave him a hug.Lee secretly negotiated with the team for Cobb County to spend approximately $400 million in public money and build SunTrust Park, the Braves new home after concluding their tenure at Turner Field on Sunday.FAREWELL TO THE TEDThe Braves announced that the finale is sold out. Turner Fields capacity is 49,586.UP NEXTTigers: Verlander (16-8) leads the AL with 246 strikeouts and ranks second with a .206 opponents batting average. Hes 2-0 with a 3.21 ERA in two career starts against the Braves, each of them at Turner Field.Braves: RHP Julio Teheran (6-10) did not get a decision in his last start, giving up 10 hits and six runs over four innings. The All-Star is 1-6 with a 3.84 ERA in 17 home starts. http://www.broncosrookiestore.com/Broncos-Cj-Anderson-Jersey/ . After slipping from the summit during the week, the Gunners overcame struggling Crystal Palace 2-0 on Sunday thanks to Alex Oxlade-Chamberlains second-half brace. http://www.broncosrookiestore.com/Broncos-Jeff-Heuerman-Jersey/ . Westbrook has missed 27 games since having a procedure on Dec. 27 to deal with swelling in his injured right knee — the third operation on the knee in nine months. http://www.broncosrookiestore.com/Hoodie/ . Bryant, who signed a five-year, $34 million contract as a free agent with Cleveland in March, reported symptoms on Monday morning, a team spokesman said. http://www.broncosrookiestore.com/Hats/ .com) - The game was all punts and field goals before Kodi Whitfields catch. http://www.broncosrookiestore.com/Broncos-Bennie-Fowler-Jersey/ . The next step is a better finish. Bae played bogey-free Friday on another gorgeous day at Riviera for a 5-under 66, giving him a one-shot lead over Aaron Baddeley and Robert Garrigus going into the weekend. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- One Penn State player above all might have a target on his back this season -- and it just so happens to be a Nittany Lions kicker.For the second straight week, a defender was ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct after hitting Joey Julius late on a third-quarter kickoff. Maryland linebacker Isaiah Davis was forced to leave Saturdays 38-14 Nittany Lions win as officials flagged him for lowering his shoulder and hitting Julius after the kick traveled out of bounds.Maryland coach D.J. Durkin said that even if Davis had not been ejected he would have removed the redshirt freshman from the game.Thats not our program, Durkin said.The penalty came a week after Minnesota linebacker Jaylen Waters was ejected for a similar hit on Julius.It means hes dangerous, Penn State linebacker Koa Farmer said of his teammate. Joey is legit. Hes one of us running down the field. Thats why he makes those hits.Hes got to protect himself. Guys are going to be coming after him -- because hes like us.In Week 1, Julius trended on Twitter after a tackle that caused Kent State returner Kavious Price to stagger backward. In Week 4, Michigan All-American Jabrill Peppers purposely avoided blocking Julius as he tackled returner Jourdan Lewis.Julius, a 258-pound redshirt sophomore, has fast become a fan favorite because of those hard hits. Fans chanted, Jo-ey! Jo-ey! after he drew a flag Saturday. Before the game, the Beaver Sttadium crowd of 100,778 stood on its feet and applauded when he appeared on the video board as the starting lineups were announced.ddddddddddddes probably the most famous kicker, NFL or college, that I can think of, Penn State safety Malik Golden said. I dont really think any kickers really had this notoriety. Ive never seen something like this from a kicker.Golden said he is working on a group project that involves interviewing someone. The first subject his group suggested? It wasnt quarterback Trace McSorley or running back Saquon Barkley. It happened to be Julius.Penn States kicker has endeared himself to fans for his hard-nosed mentality. But he also drew praise last week for opening up about his binge-eating disorder. He sought treatment earlier this year in St. Louis, and he told fans via social media that he would be happy to help anyone dealing with similar issues.Im very, very proud of Joey, coach James Franklin said earlier in the week. I really am, in so many ways.Julius has acted as a spark plug of sorts for the Nittany Lions. Last week, against Minnesota, the team spilled on the field after the unsportsmanlike hit. This week, defensive end Evan Schwan acknowledged that Saturdays hit again played a role in the win.That was the nail in the coffin for Maryland, Schwan said. 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