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**Summary:**

The Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners are set for a decisive Game 5 of the ALDS after the Tigers’ comeback win in Game 4. Tarik Skubal will start for Detroit, facing a Mariners team that has given him trouble this season. George Kirby will start for Seattle. The article details the pitching matchups, potential bullpen usage, injury concerns, and hot/cold players for both teams. It also highlights historical trends and other facts about the teams.

**News Article:**

**Tigers and Mariners Face Off in Winner-Take-All Game 5 Tonight**

*Seattle, WA* – The Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners will battle tonight in Seattle in a decisive Game 5 of the American League Division Series, with the winner advancing to face the Blue Jays in the AL Championship Series.

After a stunning 9-3 comeback victory for the Tigers in Game 4, momentum shifts to Detroit, and sets the stage for a high-stakes showdown. Detroit will look to Tarik Skubal to lead them to victory, while Seattle counters with George Kirby.

Skubal has struggled against the Mariners this season, but manager A.J. Hinch expressed full confidence in his ace. “We win together, we lose together, but he leads us,” Hinch said of Skubal. Seattle manager Dan Wilson is equally confident in his team’s ability to solve Skubal. “We’ve been able to get to Skubal throughout, and we have another chance to do that,” Wilson said.

Game 5 will be broadcast on FOX.

With both teams’ seasons hanging in the balance, expect an intense and competitive game tonight in Seattle.

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