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Momentum Shifts as Detroit Stuns Seattle in Game 1 of Postseason Series
6 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.
