Mon Oct 13 02:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Arozarena Primed for Big Moment in Mariners’ Decisive Game 5

**SEATTLE** – As the Seattle Mariners face the Detroit Tigers in a crucial Game 5 of the AL Division Series at T-Mobile Park on Friday night, all eyes are on Randy Arozarena, a player known for rising to the occasion in October.

While Arozarena’s postseason prowess hasn’t yet materialized in this series – he’s batting just 4 for 19 – there are signs suggesting he could be on the verge of a breakout performance. Despite the lackluster batting average, Arozarena has been hitting the ball hard, leading the team in balls put in play with 95+ mph and 100+ mph exit velocities, according to Baseball Savant.

Arozarena made a name for himself during his tenure with the Tampa Bay Rays, particularly during their 2020 World Series run. He batted a stunning .377 with 10 home runs and a 1.273 OPS in 20 postseason games. His career postseason numbers rank among the best in MLB history.

“I’m still waiting for that big Randy moment,” said Jordan Shusterman of Yahoo Sports. He emphasized Arozarena’s big-game potential, pointing to a hit he got off Game 5 starter Tarik Skubal in Game 2.

With the Mariners needing a spark to advance to the ALCS, Arozarena’s history of clutch performances offers a glimmer of hope.

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