Tigers Mariners ALDS Tied 1-1 as Series Shifts to Detroit

The Detroit Tigers are currently locked in a tightly contested ALDS series against the Seattle Mariners, with the series tied 1-1 after two games in Seattle. Game 2 saw the Mariners secure a late 3-2 victory thanks to an eighth-inning RBI double by Julio Rodríguez, a pivotal moment that kept the series evenly poised. The Tigers have struggled offensively in the postseason, batting just .141 with runners in scoring position and leaving 15 runners on base through the first two games, highlighting a critical area needing improvement as they return home. Despite a tough late-season collapse and an extended home losing streak since early September, the Tigers are hopeful that returning to Comerica Park for Games 3 and 4 will provide a boost, as they had been more successful at home during the regular season. Both teams have experienced pressure, with the Mariners celebrating their first home playoff win in 24 years and the Tigers eager to capitalize on their home-field advantage and recent road resilience. Manager A.J. Hinch expressed frustration over the Game 2 loss but remained optimistic about the team's chances moving forward, emphasizing the importance of seizing opportunities in this postseason series.