Mariners Secure First Home Postseason Win Since 2001, Tie ALDS With Tigers 1-1

The Seattle Mariners secured their first home postseason victory in 24 years by defeating the Detroit Tigers 3-2 in Game 2 of the American League Division Series (ALDS). Jorge Polanco was instrumental, hitting two solo home runs off Cy Young favorite Tarik Skubal, marking his first multi-homer postseason game and one of the few in franchise history. Despite Tigers' rally in the eighth inning to tie the game, the Mariners responded with consecutive doubles from Cal Raleigh and Julio Rodríguez to regain the lead. Closer Andrés Muñoz closed out the game with a perfect ninth inning, earning his first career postseason save and highlighting his emergence as a top closer. The series is now tied 1-1, with Game 3 scheduled in Detroit, where the Tigers hold a slight edge in the season series. Both teams showcased strong pitching and key offensive moments, setting the stage for a closely contested remainder of the series.