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Mariners Seek Redemption in Winner-Take-All Game 5 Against Tigers
11 Oct
Summary
- Mariners blew 3-run lead in Game 4, but have chance to redeem themselves at home
- Tigers ace Tarik Skubal has struggled against Mariners, but is still a dominant force
- Tigers offense comes alive in Game 4, scoring 9 unanswered runs to force decisive Game 5
On October 11th, 2025, the Seattle Mariners will host the Detroit Tigers in a winner-take-all Game 5 of their American League Division Series. The Mariners had a chance to clinch the series in Game 4, but blew a 3-run lead, allowing the Tigers to come back and win 9-3.
Despite the setback, the Mariners have reason for optimism. They have had success against Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, who will take the mound for the decisive game. Skubal has a 4.58 ERA in his three starts against the Mariners this year, more than twice as high as his regular-season mark of 2.21.
The Tigers, on the other hand, are riding a wave of momentum after their Game 4 victory. Their offense, which had struggled earlier in the postseason, finally came alive, with contributions from throughout the lineup. Shortstop Javier Báez, a former Chicago Cubs star, led the way with a home run.
For the Mariners, this is a chance to redeem themselves and advance to their first American League Championship Series since 2001. They will likely turn to either George Kirby or Luis Castillo to start the game, but both pitchers could see action regardless of who gets the nod.
The stakes are high, but the Mariners are confident they can get the better of Skubal one more time and extend their season. As Mariners manager Dan Wilson said, "These guys have done this all season long, where they get in tough situations, and they know exactly what to do, and they do fight back, and they do bounce back."
