Billy Wagner added a big milestone on his road to retirement.
Wagner earned his 400th save, as the Braves end a three-game losing streak in a 3-1 Win over the Detroit Tigers in tonight's game. Catcher Brian McCann gave Atlanta the lead with a fourth-inning homer and the Braves ended a three-game losing streak by beating the Detroit Tigers 3-1 on Friday night.
Wagner struck out the side in the ninth in his 16th consecutive appearance without allowing a run. He has 15 saves this season, including a string of 11 straight since his last blown opportunity.
"I don't think you draw it up quite like that," Wagner said. "It's a fantasy-type situation. I got them swinging at some high pitches. I'll take it because it doesn't happen very often."
"He's been dominating all season long, and maybe we can talk him out of retirement," Cox said. "He's been great."
"No chance," Wagner said.
Wagner plans to retire even though he has a $6.5 million option to play next season. He said he wants to spend more time with his family, who traveled to Atlanta from Virginia for the game.
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