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Detroit's Ace Skubal Faces Seattle's Castillo in Pivotal Playoff Clash
5 Oct
Summary
- Detroit's Tarik Skubal (13-6, 2.21 ERA) takes on Seattle's Luis Castillo (11-8, 3.54 ERA) in Game 2
- Detroit's Game 1 win rattles Seattle's home crowd advantage
- Skubal has run out of clean clothes due to extensive travel, but remains focused
On October 5th, 2025, Detroit's ace Tarik Skubal (13-6, 2.21 ERA) is set to take the mound against Seattle's Luis Castillo (11-8, 3.54 ERA) in Game 2 of their playoff series. Skubal's dominant performance gives Detroit a clear edge on paper, but the postseason brings heightened stakes and pressure that even proven pitchers must navigate.
Detroit's surprise win in Game 1 has already rattled Seattle's home crowd advantage, and Game 2 becomes a crucial opportunity for the Mariners to regain momentum and avoid falling into a 0-2 hole before the series heads back to Detroit. Skubal, the heartbeat of a Tigers team thriving on simplicity and grit, remains unfazed by the challenges of the postseason grind, even admitting to running out of clean clothes due to the team's extensive travel.
Despite the logistical hurdles, Skubal and the Tigers are laser-focused on the task at hand. Facing Castillo, a veteran with upside but vulnerability to the long ball, Detroit will look to get to the Mariners' starter early and force Seattle into uncomfortable bullpen decisions. The game is expected to be a low-scoring affair, where bullpen depth and situational hitting will likely decide the outcome. If Detroit can scratch out a run or two, they can lean on their relievers to finish the mission and seize full control of the series.
