Braves RHP Jesse Chavez (shin) smacked by comebacker

Atlanta Braves right-hander Jesse Chavez was helped off the field after being drilled in the left shin by a comebacker during the sixth inning of the Game 1 doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday afternoon.

X-rays were negative, according to Braves manager Brian Snitker. Chavez was transported to a nearby hospital to undergo further evaluation and tests.

Miguel Cabrera of the Tigers smoked a one-hop shot u