Seattle 3, Detroit 2 | T-Mobile Park | Attendance: 47,371 | Game Time: 2:46
If you came here for the Detroit Tigers vs Seattle Mariners match player stats from Game 2 of the 2025 ALDS, you are in the right place. Jorge Polanco went 3 for 4 with two solo home runs and 2 RBI. Julio Rodriguez drove in the series-winning run with a clutch eighth-inning double. Tarik Skubal struck out nine across seven innings but left with nothing to show for it. Final score: Mariners 3, Tigers 2. Seattle evened the series at one game apiece and sent the crowd of 47,371 at T-Mobile Park into a frenzy.
Table of contents
- Final Score and Line Score
- Team Hitting Stats at a Glance
- Detroit Tigers Batting Box Score
- Seattle Mariners Batting Box Score
- Detroit Tigers Pitching Stats
- Seattle Mariners Pitching Stats
- Key Player Performances
- Eighth Inning Breakdown — Where the Game Was Decided
- How Each Run Scored
- Game Context and Series Background
- Who Won the Decision and the Save
- What the Numbers Tell You: Breaking Down the Detroit Tigers vs Seattle Mariners Match Player Stats
- Postseason Series Notes
- Bottom Line
Final Score and Line Score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Tigers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Seattle Mariners | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | X | 3 | 8 | 1 |
Series Status after Game 2: Tied 1-1 (Best of 5 ALDS)
Team Hitting Stats at a Glance
| Stat | Detroit Tigers | Seattle Mariners |
|---|---|---|
| Hits | 3 | 8 |
| Home Runs | 0 | 2 |
| Total Bases | 4 | 16 |
| Runs Batted In | 2 | 3 |
| Runners Left on Base | 7 | 6 |
| Errors | 0 | 1 (J. Naylor) |
| Stolen Bases | 0 | 1 (R. Arozarena) |
Detroit Tigers Batting Box Score
| Player | Pos | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K | LOB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Keith | CF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| D. Dingler | C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Z. McKinstry | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| J. Baez | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| P. Meadows | LF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| G. Torres | 2B | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| R. Greene | RF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| S. Torkelson | 1B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| K. Carpenter | DH | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
2-Out RBI: S. Torkelson 2 | Runners Left in Scoring Position, 2-Out: K. Carpenter, D. Dingler, P. Meadows 2
Seattle Mariners Batting Box Score
| Player | Pos | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K | LOB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Arozarena | LF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C. Raleigh | C | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| J. Rodriguez | CF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| J. Polanco | 2B | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| E. Suarez | 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| J. Naylor | 1B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| V. Robles | RF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| J.P. Crawford | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| M. Garver | DH | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Home Runs: J. Polanco 2 (inn. 4, inn. 6, both solo off T. Skubal) | SB: R. Arozarena | Runners Left in Scoring Position, 2-Out: J. Polanco, J. Naylor
Detroit Tigers Pitching Stats
| Pitcher | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | Pitches | Strikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Skubal | ND | 7.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 97 | 68 |
| K. Finnegan | L (1-1) | 0.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 10 |
| B. Hurter | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
Ground Balls / Fly Balls: Skubal 6-5 | Finnegan 2-0
Seattle Mariners Pitching Stats
| Pitcher | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | Pitches | Strikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Castillo | ND | 4.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 85 | 53 |
| G. Speier | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 13 | |
| E. Bazardo | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 13 | |
| M. Brash | W (1-0) / BSV | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 31 | 22 |
| A. Munoz | S (1) | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 11 |
Batters Faced: Castillo 19, Speier 4, Bazardo 4, Brash 6, Munoz 3
Key Player Performances
Jorge Polanco (SEA) — The Man of the Night
| Stat | Result |
|---|---|
| At Bats | 4 |
| Hits | 3 |
| Home Runs | 2 (both solo, inn. 4 and inn. 6) |
| RBI | 2 |
| Runs | 2 |
| Strikeouts | 0 |
Polanco became the fourth Mariners player to hit two home runs in a single postseason game, joining the company of Ken Griffey Jr., Edgar Martinez, and Jay Buhner from the 1995 run. Both shots came off Tarik Skubal, a man who is not known for giving anyone a second good look. Polanco got two.
“I just had a good approach. I stayed through the middle so I could recognize the secondary stuff. Like I said, just put a good swing on it.” — Jorge Polanco, post-game via The Score
Tarik Skubal (DET) — Seven Innings, No Win
| Stat | Result |
|---|---|
| Innings Pitched | 7.0 |
| Hits Allowed | 5 |
| Earned Runs | 2 |
| Strikeouts | 9 |
| Walks | 1 |
| Pitches / Strikes | 97 / 68 |
| Batters Faced | 27 |
Skubal was sharp. Nine punchouts in seven innings on 97 pitches is the kind of outing you hang on the wall. Two solo shots from one batter were the difference. His manager said it best.
“His stuff was good. Polanco hits the homer and hit another homer. You know, you don’t see the same guy get good swings against Tarik very often. But all in all, he did a tremendous job of keeping us in the game.” — Tigers manager A.J. Hinch via CBS Sports
Julio Rodriguez (SEA) — The Game-Winner
| Stat | Result |
|---|---|
| At Bats | 3 |
| Hits | 1 (RBI double) |
| RBI | 1 |
| Strikeouts | 2 |
Rodriguez connected on a double off Kyle Finnegan in the bottom of the eighth to plate Cal Raleigh and give Seattle the lead for good. It was his sixth extra-base hit in his first seven career playoff games, a franchise record for consecutive postseason games with an extra-base hit.
“In games like this, I feel like any situation is clutch. I feel like the biggest pride I take is helping the team win.” — Julio Rodriguez via The Score
Luis Castillo (SEA) — Under the Radar but Crucial
| Stat | Result |
|---|---|
| Innings Pitched | 4.2 |
| Hits Allowed | 1 |
| Earned Runs | 0 |
| Strikeouts | 3 |
| Walks | 2 |
| Pitches / Strikes | 85 / 53 |
| Batters Faced | 19 |
Castillo held the Tigers hitless through the first 18 batters he faced. The only real threat came in the fifth, when Gleyber Torres singled and put runners on the corners, but Gabe Speier came in and got Kerry Carpenter to strand them. Castillo’s career postseason ERA now sits at 1.49 across 24.1 innings.
“Just a great ballgame from Rock.” — Mariners manager Dan Wilson on Castillo, via CBS Sports
Spencer Torkelson (DET) — The Tying Rally
| Stat | Result |
|---|---|
| At Bats | 3 |
| Hits | 1 (2-run double) |
| RBI | 2 |
| Runs | 0 |
Torkelson’s double into the right-field corner in the top of the eighth tied the game at 2-2. It was the only sustained offensive moment for the Tigers against the Seattle bullpen, and it almost flipped the game. Almost.
Eighth Inning Breakdown — Where the Game Was Decided
This is the inning that changed everything, both ways.
Top 8th (Tigers score 2):
- Gleyber Torres worked a leadoff walk off Matt Brash
- Riley Greene reached on a fielder’s choice after Josh Naylor misfielded the ball (E, Naylor)
- Spencer Torkelson doubled to right field: Tigers tie it 2-2
Bottom 8th (Mariners score 1):
- Cal Raleigh doubled off Kyle Finnegan into right field
- Julio Rodriguez doubled Raleigh home: Mariners lead 3-2
- Brad Hurter entered and stranded the runners
That sequence in the bottom of the eighth was the kind of back-and-forth that ALDS games are made of. Detroit had the momentum for exactly three outs.
How Each Run Scored
| Inning | Team | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bottom 4th | SEA | J. Polanco solo HR off T. Skubal (1-0 SEA) |
| Bottom 6th | SEA | J. Polanco 2nd solo HR off T. Skubal (2-0 SEA) |
| Top 8th | DET | S. Torkelson 2-run double off M. Brash (tied 2-2) |
| Bottom 8th | SEA | J. Rodriguez RBI double off K. Finnegan (3-2 SEA) |
Game Context and Series Background
This was Game 2 of the 2025 ALDS between the Detroit Tigers (87-75) and the Seattle Mariners (90-72). Seattle came in as the home side at T-Mobile Park. The Mariners had not won a home playoff game in 24 years before this night.
Detroit entered Game 2 off a Game 1 loss. Skubal, their AL Cy Young Award winner, had already set the AL record for strikeouts by a left-handed starter in a postseason game earlier in the Wild Card round (14 K’s vs. Cleveland). This was viewed as a potential equalizer start for Detroit. Instead, he gave everything he had and the Tigers offense managed just three hits against a bullpen that navigated through five arms.
Seattle’s pitching staff allowed only three hits total in Game 2, which was the fewest hits allowed in franchise history in any postseason game. Track full postseason player stats from the 2025 ALDS and more matchups at Match vs Player Stats.
Who Won the Decision and the Save
| Role | Player | Team | Line |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win | Matt Brash | SEA | 1.0 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K |
| Loss | Kyle Finnegan | DET | 0.2 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 1 K |
| Save | Andres Munoz | SEA | 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K |
Munoz came on in the ninth after throwing two innings the previous day in Game 1. He retired the Tigers in order to close it out.
What the Numbers Tell You: Breaking Down the Detroit Tigers vs Seattle Mariners Match Player Stats
A few things stand out when you look at this game from the inside out:
Seattle turned eight hits into three runs. Detroit turned three hits into two runs. The Mariners were far more efficient, but neither side had a blowout on offense. This was a pitcher’s duel that broke open in one half-inning and then snapped shut again.
Skubal outpitched Castillo by most traditional measures (7 IP vs 4.2 IP, 9 K vs 3 K), but Polanco’s two home runs meant the Tigers left with nothing. It’s the kind of outcome that highlights why postseason baseball is different. A single hitter getting hot against an ace can flip a game completely.
Seattle’s bullpen was airtight. Speier, Bazardo, Brash, and Munoz combined for 4.1 innings of work. The only blemish was the two earned runs Brash allowed in the eighth, but the very next half-inning, Rodriguez erased that deficit and put Seattle back in front.
Detroit’s offense went quiet for seven innings. Against Castillo and the Mariners bullpen, the Tigers couldn’t string together anything meaningful until the eighth. Seven runners were left on base. The team went 0 for 4 in key two-out situations before Torkelson finally delivered.
Postseason Series Notes
- Mariners win Game 2: Series tied 1-1
- Polanco’s multi-HR game: Only the fourth Mariners player to hit two in one postseason game (Griffey Jr., Martinez, Buhner were the others, all in 1995)
- Rodriguez’s hot streak: Extra-base hit in five straight postseason games, a franchise record
- Castillo’s postseason ERA: 1.49 across 24.1 innings, including this outing
- Seattle’s three-hit game: Fewest hits ever allowed by Mariners pitching in a postseason game
- The series went on to a full five games. You can explore full series-level stats for both rosters on Baseball Reference and game-by-game breakdowns via ESPN
Bottom Line
The Detroit Tigers vs Seattle Mariners match player stats from October 5, 2025 tell a story of a game that was completely controlled for seven innings and then decided in one chaotic eighth. Jorge Polanco beat Tarik Skubal twice. Julio Rodriguez beat the Tigers once more after they thought they had escaped. Seattle evened the series and sent a noise-deafened T-Mobile Park crowd home happy for the first time in a postseason home game in nearly a quarter century.
For anyone tracking the full 2025 ALDS player stats, pitching splits, and individual game breakdowns from this series, more coverage is available at Match vs Player Stats.
