The police officer appeared to let the pitcher go after realizing who he was.
However, according to Marietta officials, Matzek and the officers were simply engaged in a"misunderstanding," and he was not actually going to be placed in handcuffs.
The Marietta Police Department reportedly told WXIA-TV that similar encounters occurred with other members of the Braves players and staff because they weren't supposed to leave the streetcars. Postseason star relief pitcher Tyler Matzek of the Atlanta Braves appears to have been nearly mistakenly arrested during the team's World Series parade Friday. Here, Matzek can be seen addressing the crowd during the parade.A left-handed relief pitcher, Matzek has become one of the most popular Braves players thanks to his heroics throughout the MLB playoffs.
While he posted an 0-4 record in relief during the regular season, it wasn't until the postseason where his arm really came alive. During Game 6 of the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Matzek pitched a pair of perfect innings, including four strikeouts, to help the Braves advance to the World Series.
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