Sun Jul 13 20:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Mariners Steal a Win from Tigers with Aggressive Baserunning in 15-7 Rout

**Detroit, MI** – In a surprising turn of events, the Seattle Mariners, statistically one of the worst baserunning teams in baseball, defeated the Detroit Tigers, a team renowned for its baserunning prowess, at their own game on Saturday. The Mariners’ aggressive baserunning strategy proved to be a key factor in their dominant 15-7 victory over the Tigers at Comerica Park.

The Mariners put early pressure on Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize, who was recently named to the 2025 All-Star team. Although the Tigers initially caught Julio Rodríguez stealing in the first inning, Seattle persisted with their aggressive approach. Three of their first seven runs were a direct result of successful baserunning plays, including a stolen base by Randy Arozarena leading to an early run and a daring dash home by Ben Williamson on a soft single.

“They run a lot,” said Tigers catcher Jake Rogers. “[I] just couldn’t get it done. I threw a ball into the outfield, and it got [Rodríguez] to third base, and it was a sac fly there. When teams do that, it puts pressure on you.”

While Luke Raley’s three-run home run was a major contributor to the Mariners’ offensive explosion, it was their early aggression on the basepaths that allowed them to build a comfortable lead. The Tigers, despite scoring their first run through a heads-up play by Colt Keith, struggled to contain Seattle’s constant pressure.

Tigers manager A.J. Hinch acknowledged the impact of the Mariners’ strategy, stating, “They’re going to get some outs on the bases, but they’re also going to create some pressure where you gotta handle the ball… And the best thing to stop them is to play from ahead.”

Mize, who was pulled after only three innings, took responsibility for the loss but emphasized the team’s overall strong performance this season. “I’m going to digest the fact that we lost today’s game, and I’m, like I said, a big part of that. But also I’d like to think that I’m a pretty big part of why we have the best record in baseball, as well.”

Despite the loss, Mize remains a key player for the Tigers and will represent them at the upcoming All-Star Game. However, the Mariners’ surprising victory serves as a reminder that even the best teams can be vulnerable when faced with unexpected strategies and relentless pressure.

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