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Tigers force Game 5 after beating Mariners 9-3

Division Series - Seattle Mariners v Detroit Tigers - Game Four DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 08: Zach McKinstry #39 of the Detroit Tigers scores a run behind Cal Raleigh #29 of the Seattle Mariners during the fifth inning of game four of the American League Division Series at Comerica Park on October 08, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images) (Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

The Detroit Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 9-3 in Game 4 of the American League Division Series, forcing a deciding Game 5.

The Mariners were up 3-0 early, but momentum shifted in the Tigers’ direction starting in the 5th inning, and Detroit didn’t look back.

The Tigers scored 9 unanswered runs, with Shortstop Javier Baez driving in four RBI with a 2-run homer.

Mariners starter Bryce Miller pitched 4 and 2/3 innings and gave up four hits, two earned runs, with two strikeouts.

Game 5 in Seattle will be on Friday, October 10 at 1:40 p.m. PT.

Tigers’ Ace Tarek Skubal will be starting for Detroit; the Mariners have not yet announced a starter.

Game Summary

2:56 p.m. (9-3 Tigers) Tigers’ Javier Baez single knocks in Zach McKinstry. Dillon Dingler was forced out at 2nd.

2:31 p.m. (8-3 Tigers) Tigers’ Gleyber Torres hits a solo shot to extend Detroit’s lead.

2:20 p.m. (7-3 Tigers) Tigers’ Javier Báez hits a two-run home run, he and Wenceel Perez score.

2:13 p.m. (5-3 Tigers) Tigers’ Zach McKinstry knocks in Spencer Torkelson with RBI single.

2:08 p.m. (4-3 Tigers) Tigers’ Riley Greene hits a solo home run to center field.

1:49 p.m. (3-3) Tigers’ Javier Báez ties the game with RBI single, driving in Jahmai Jones.

1:46 p.m. (3-2 Mariners) Tigers’ Jahmai Jones drives in Dillon Dingler with RBI double.

1:43 p.m. (3-1 Mariners) Tigers’ Dillion Dingler doubles to left field, Zach McKinstry scores.

1:29 p.m. (3-0 Mariners) Randy Arozarena scores from 2nd on RBI single from Cal Raleigh.

1:14 p.m. (2-0 Mariners) Victor Robles grounds into double play with bases loaded, Josh Naylor scores.

12:31 p.m. (1-0 Mariners) Josh Naylor scores from 2nd on RBI single from Dominic Canzone.

Following Tuesday night’s 8-4 win in ALDS Game 3 over the Tigers, the M’s are up two games to one, needing one more win to move on to the ALCS.

Bryce Miller gets the nod to start Game 4 for Seattle, coming off ten days of rest after pitching on the last day of the regular season.

Casey Mize will start for Detroit, boasting a 3.87 ERA through the regular season.

The Mariners’ offense came alive in Game 3 with big performances from Cal Raleigh (2-4, HR, Walk, 3 RBI), JP Crawford (2-2, HR, Walk, 2 RBI), and Eugenio Suárez (1-3, HR, Walk, RBI).

Starting pitcher Logan Gilbert had a solid outing, tossing six innings with four hits, one earned run, and seven strikeouts.

Follow along here for live updates during Game 4, which starts at 12:08 p.m. PST, airing on FS1.

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