The Seattle Mariners edged closer to their first trip to the American League Championship Series in 24 years. On October 7, 2025, they secured a crucial 8-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers in their AL Division Series. With this win, the Mariners took a 2-1 lead in the series.
Key Highlights from the Mariners vs. Tigers Game
- Cal Raleigh: Hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning, his 60th home run of the season.
- Eugenio Suarez: Contributed with a solo home run, reaching 422 feet.
- J.P. Crawford: Added another solo shot and performed defensively well.
- Logan Gilbert: Pitched six innings, allowing one run on four hits with seven strikeouts.
Game Overview
The Mariners scored early, achieving two runs in the third inning. A double from Victor Robles set the tone, later resulting in a run due to an error by Tigers’ left fielder Riley Greene. Randy Arozarena’s RBI single expanded their lead to 2-0.
Suarez’s home run later increased Seattle’s advantage to 3-0, followed by Raleigh’s two-out single that made it 4-0. Despite their offensive struggles, the Tigers managed to score in the fifth inning, but they failed to regain momentum.
Final Innings
Crawford’s homer in the sixth gave the Mariners a comfortable lead. They also scored an unearned run in the eighth after a dropped fly ball by Kerry Carpenter. This put them ahead 8-1 before Detroit rallied late in the game.
- Detroit’s Final Push: The Tigers scored three runs in the ninth, including a two-run double from Spencer Torkelson.
- Relief Pitching: Mariners closer Andres Munoz sealed the game, stopping the Tigers’ comeback attempts.
Upcoming Matches
The Mariners will attempt to clinch the series in Game 4 at Comerica Park on Wednesday afternoon. If necessary, the decisive Game 5 will take place on Friday in Seattle.
Detroit manager A.J. Hinch remains optimistic, emphasizing the team’s potential despite past performance. The Tigers will rely on pitcher Casey Mize for Game 4, hoping to extend the series.
The series outcome could mark a significant achievement for the Mariners, who last reached the AL Championship Series in 2001.
