Wed Oct 15 00:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Tigers Return to Detroit Tied with Mariners After Road Split
**SEATTLE, WA -** The Detroit Tigers are heading back to Comerica Park with the American League Division Series knotted at 1-1 after splitting the first two games against the Seattle Mariners. While many expected a tough series against the Mariners, who entered the playoffs on a hot streak, the Tigers managed to secure a crucial road win.
Game 2 saw a stellar performance from Tigers’ pitcher Tarik Skubal, but the offense struggled to capitalize, allowing Seattle to stay in the game and ultimately tie the series with clutch hitting. Despite the missed opportunity, the Tigers are focusing on the positive.
“I think we did our job,” Skubal told MLB.com. “Obviously you want to win every single game, but that’s just not reality.”
The Tigers believe they accomplished their primary goal of taking a game on the road and reclaiming home-field advantage. “We get to go home and get to play in front of the best fans in baseball,” Skubal added. “It’s a 1-1 series. It’s not that we’re satisfied with going home 1-1, but I like to think optimistically… We did accomplish something by coming here and taking one from them.”
Looking ahead, the Tigers have announced that Jack Flaherty will start Game 3 against Seattle’s Logan Gilbert, followed by Casey Mize in Game 4. Detroit’s success at home hinges on strong performances from these starters against a potent Mariners offense. While the road split was a significant achievement, the Tigers understand the real test begins at Comerica Park. They must capitalize on their home-field advantage to secure a series victory and advance further in the playoffs.
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