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.
Dumped for another run! #SeizeTheMoment pic.twitter.com/uTExBs3p5m
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) October 8, 2025
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.
We're in business early 💼 #SeizeTheMoment pic.twitter.com/y35AWCkCvR
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) October 8, 2025
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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