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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. 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"You look at it and you say, If we could have made a few more shots, if we could have had a few more players get into the paint," Pritchard said. "So I think those are areas that well look at." It isnt just shooting. Pritchard pointed out the Pacers identity is defence and collecting strong defensive players is just as vital after the best season for the franchise since 2004-04. "I think that we could get better shooting, as every team in the league could get," Walsh said Thursday at a news conference to discuss the off-season. "We could get a defensive player or two at different positions and play makers. So were looking at those elements more than particular players." Bringing back unrestricted free agent David West is Indianas top priority when free agency begins July 1. And why not? Averaging 17.1 points and 7.7 rebounds, he became the guy Indiana turned to to help close out games. He came through in a big way much of the season. "We want David back," Walsh said. "We think hes one of the anchors of our team. Hes a terrific player and we want him back as much as you could want anyone back." Under coach Frank Vogel, the team has steadily improved, reaching the conference semifinals last season and then taking another step this year. Botth runs have come to an end against Miami.dddddddddddd Still, Pritchard said proof that Indiana is moving forward could persuade West into signing with the team again. Last summer, Indiana gave big contracts to Roy Hibbert and George Hill. They will likely seek to re-sign Paul George and Lance Stephenson, who are scheduled to become restricted free agents in 2014. And while the bench that didnt provide much scoring punch against the Heat, Walsh said hes not worried about it. The Pacers must also decide what to do with Danny Granger, who led the Pacers in scoring each of the previous five seasons. In 2012-13, he played in only five games because of an injured left knee. "As were moving forward and Danny is healthy and put back into the lineup, whether it be on the bench or starting," Pritchard said. "That allows us to have one more player that has a lot of experience out there." Walsh also said the door is still open for former team President Larry Bird, who left after the 2012 season because of health reasons. Walsh came out of retirement to run the team and always told Bird he had the option to return. "It remains what Ive said since I got here and every other day since," Walsh said. "Id love to see him come back. He knows he can come back. Im sure hes going to direct himself to it." Birds name has circulated in reports of joining other teams, but nothing has come together. Bird was named president of basketball operations in 2003 and played a significant role in helping the team rebuild over most of the past decade. ' ' '