Sat Oct 11 03:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Mariners Go All-In for Game 5, Kirby to Start, All Pitchers Available

**Seattle, WA** – The Seattle Mariners are leaving no stone unturned in their quest to advance in the American League Division Series, announcing that George Kirby will take the mound for the crucial Game 5 matchup against the Detroit Tigers. Manager Dan Wilson declared an “all hands on deck” approach, indicating that several other starting pitchers could see action in relief.

“You want to do everything you can to see another day,” Wilson said before the game. “So I suspect Logan [Gilbert], The Rock [Luis Castillo], and even Bryce Miller are probably down in the bullpen tonight available and ready to pitch.”

Castillo, who would be on four days’ rest, is seen as the most likely candidate to contribute out of the bullpen. Gilbert and Miller, who started Games 3 and 4 respectively, could also be called upon.

Across the dugout, Tigers manager A.J. Hinch expressed his admiration for Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh. Hinch, a former catcher himself, praised Raleigh’s ability to stay in the moment and separate his offensive and defensive contributions. “I’m glad this is the last game I have to deal with Cal because he’s a real threat from both sides of the plate,” Hinch said. “His ability to separate offense and defense is elite.”

The Mariners are sticking with the same lineup they used against Tigers ace Tarik Skubal in Game 2, which saw them emerge victorious. Mitch Garver will serve as the designated hitter against the left-handed Skubal, replacing Dominic Canzone. The top four of Randy Arozarena, Cal Raleigh, Julio Rodríguez, and Jorge Polanco remain unchanged, while Eugenio Suárez and Josh Naylor swap places in the batting order.

With Kirby on the mound and a bullpen ready to empty, the Mariners are poised to give their all in this decisive Game 5.

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