The Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners square off tonight at T-Mobile Park in Game 2 of their American League Division Series.
Detroit took Game 1 in extra innings last night, pulling off a 3–2 win behind Zach McKinstry’s go-ahead single in the top of the 11th.
Both bullpens held firm through a tense late stretch, keeping the game tied at two until the Tigers broke through.
It was a gritty road win for Detroit, which now has a chance to take firm control of the best-of-five series.
Skubal vs. Castillo
The Tigers send ace Tarik Skubal to the mound, one of the most dominant starters in baseball this year. Skubal finished the regular season 13–6 with a 2.21 ERA and 241 strikeouts, then carried that form into the postseason with 7.2 innings of one-run ball against the Cleveland Guardians in the Wild Card Series opener.
But Seattle has given him trouble. In two regular-season starts against the Mariners this year, Skubal allowed seven runs over 10.2 innings. The Mariners’ lineup, featuring Julio Rodríguez and Cal Raleigh, will look to build on that history.
Seattle goes with Luis Castillo, a stalwart of their rotation. Castillo went 11–8 with a 3.54 ERA during the regular season and was steady against Detroit, allowing two runs over seven innings in April and three runs over five innings in July. In the postseason, he owns a 1.83 ERA across three starts, despite a 1–2 record, showing his ability to perform under pressure.
Tigers-Mariners Prediction
Skubal has struggled against Seattle’s lineup in the past, but he’s been in peak form this October and looks poised to rise to the occasion. Castillo will likely match him deep into the game, setting up another low-scoring duel decided by a few key at-bats.
Prediction: Tigers 4, Mariners 3
Starting Lineups
Detroit Tigers
1. Gleyber Torres — 2B
2. Kerry Carpenter – RF
3. Riley Greene – LF
4. Spencer Torkelson – 1B
5. Colt Keith – DH
6. Dillon Dingler – C
7. Zach McKinstry – 3B
8. Javier Báez – SS
9. Parker Meadows – CF
Starting Pitcher: Tarik Skubal (LHP) — 13‑6, 2.21 ERA
Seattle Mariners
1. Randy Arozarena – LF
2. Cal Raleigh – C
3. Julio Rodríguez – CF
4. Jorge Polanco – 2B
5. Eugenio Suárez – 3B
6. Josh Naylor – 1B
7. Mitch Garver – DH
8. Victor Robles – RF
9. J.P. Crawford – SS
Starting Pitcher: Luis Castillo (RHP) — 11‑8, 3.54 ERA
How to Watch Tigers vs. Mariners
First pitch for tonight’s Tigers–Mariners game is set for 8:03 PM Eastern / 5:03 PM Pacific at T-Mobile Park in Seattle.
The game airs live on FS1 and streams on the FOX Sports app and website.
If those options aren’t available, several services offer free trials that include FS1 and FOX Sports.
FuboTV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream, and FOX One all provide free trial periods that give you immediate access to the game.
YouTube TV even offers a 20-minute free preview, without having to register for a trial — if you just want to catch part of the game.
Detroit Tigers vs. Seattle Mariners
Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025
Time: 8:03 PM Eastern
Venue: T-Mobile Park, Seattle, WA
TV: FS1
Streaming: Fox Sports app and website
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