Skubal Shines, but Bullpen Falters Late
Tarik Skubal delivered another brilliant postseason performance for the Detroit Tigers, striking out 11 over 7 innings of 2-run ball. However, the Tigers' normally reliable bullpen couldn't hold the lead, allowing the Seattle Mariners to force extra innings.
Raleigh, Suarez Power Mariners Comeback
Catcher Cal Raleigh clubbed a 2-run homer in the 8th inning to tie the game at 4-4 and force extras. Eugenio Suarez added a solo shot later on as the Mariners battled back against the Tigers' relievers.
15-Inning Marathon Ends in Heartbreak for Detroit
The game went to an astounding 15 innings before Julio Rodriguez's RBI single in the 15th gave the Mariners an 8-7 victory and a spot in the ALCS. The loss was a tough pill to swallow for the Tigers, who had been one out away from advancing.
TL;DR
- Tarik Skubal pitched brilliantly for 7 innings, but the Tigers' bullpen blew the lead late
- Cal Raleigh and Eugenio Suarez hit key home runs to power the Mariners' comeback
- The game went 15 innings before the Mariners finally prevailed, ending the Tigers' season