Seattle Mariners vs Detroit Tigers Prediction & Picks - MLB

Prediction published on 10/7/25, 1:06 PM  by Carlos Zabala in MLB Picks

Of the MLB division series, the closest has been the Tigers-Mariners series, which moves to Comerica Park starting Tuesday after splitting games in Seattle. The Tigers won Game 1 3-2 in eleven innings, and the Mariners won by the same score 3-2 on Sunday, a result that even had fans crying with joy, as it was the Mariners' first playoff victory since 2001.

As for the Mariners' players, star Julio Rodríguez has risen to the occasion. In a series filled with strikeouts from both sides, with excellent starting pitching and a diligent bullpen, J-Rod went 9-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs in the series. But the one who stole the spotlight on Sunday was Polanco, the architect of the Mariners' momentum heading into Detroit. Polanco homered twice off Skubal in Sunday's victory.

These were two close games; in more Mariners recaps, Eugenio Suárez went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts on Sunday, while Naylor went 0-for-8 in the series, but it's possible that, due to the birth of his daughter, he'll miss the series in Detroit.

Tigers manager A.J. Hinch was pleased with winning a game at T-Mobile Park. The Tigers are returning home after last playing there on September 21 against the Braves. The Tigers survived a second-half collapse, barely qualifying as wild cards, but returned with the winning chip for the playoffs, winning three of five road games against the Guards and Mariners.