mariners Advance After Dramatic 3-2 Victory Over Tigers in postseason Thriller
SEATTLE – The Seattle Mariners are moving on in the postseason after a nail-biting 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on October 10, 2025, at T-Mobile Park.A combination of clutch pitching, timely hitting, and historic performances propelled the Mariners to a hard-fought win, eliminating the Tigers from playoff contention. This marks the Mariners’ first postseason series win since 2001, igniting hope for a deep playoff run and bringing renewed excitement to a franchise long seeking October success.
the game was a back-and-forth affair, showcasing the resilience of both teams. DetroitS Tarik Skubal delivered a dominant performance, striking out 13 batters over six innings while allowing only one run. Though,the Tigers’ offense struggled to capitalize with runners in scoring position,leaving 10 runners stranded. Kerry Carpenter briefly gave Detroit the lead with a two-run home run in the sixth off Gabe Speier, becoming the first player since Babe Ruth in 1926 to reach five bases and hit a home run in a decisive postseason game.
Seattle responded with a tying single from Leo Rivas in the seventh inning against Tyler Holton, marking rivas’ first postseason hit and first career at-bat. The Mariners’ bullpen proved crucial,with Luis Castillo pitching 1 1/3 innings to earn the win in his first major league relief appearance,and Logan Gilbert throwing two scoreless innings in his first relief outing since 2017.
“We just stay ready and wait for the moment. It will come. It was my moment,” Castillo said after the game.
Cal Raleigh emphasized the team’s collective effort, stating, “It was a very challenging night.Everyone put everything else aside and did everything for the team,including Logan and Luis.”
Despite the loss, Detroit manager AJ Hinch acknowledged the competitiveness of the game. “We had an remarkable game today that,unfortunately,someone had to lose,and that someone was us,and it hurts.”
Key Stats:
* Detroit: Tarik skubal (6 IP, 1 R, 13 K), Kerry Carpenter (4 H, 1 HR, 2 RBI)
* Seattle: Luis Castillo (1.1 IP,W),Logan Gilbert (2 IP,0 R),Leo Rivas (1-for-1,RBI)
Individual Performances:
* Tigers: Gleyber Torres went 0-for-6,Javier Baez went 1-for-6 with one run scored.
* Mariners: Victor Robles went 1-for-4, Eugenio Suarez went 0-for-6, and Polanco went 1-for-6 with one run and one RBI.
