Tough Pill to Swallow: A Heartbreaking Loss in Seattle
Fellow Tigers fans
, we all know it was a hard-fought game, going toe-to-toe against the Mariners in a grueling 15-inning matchup. Despite a valiant effort, we came up just short, falling 3-2 to Seattle. Let's go over the rollercoaster of emotions that was last night's game.Carpenter's Heroics and Resilience in Extras
A standout moment came in the 6th when our man Kerry Carpenter launched a majestic 411-foot homer over center field, driving in Javier Báez. That blast not only gave us a 2-1 lead but ignited the Tigers' spark and had all of us fans roaring in excitement
. Throughout the game, Carpenter was a constant thorn in the Mariners' side, reaching base three times.Pitching Delivers but Couldn't Stop a Late Rally
Our pitching staff deserves a round of applause for keeping us in the game
. Tarik Skubal didn't allow the Mariners any free passes with his stellar delivery, and Kyle Finnegan and Andrew Vasquez held down the fort admirably in high-pressure situations. However, in the bottom of the 15th, Seattle managed to squeeze one across to secure the win.Looking Ahead: What's Next for the Tigers?
This one definitely stings, but let's keep our heads up, Tigers Nation!
With continued performances from key players like Carpenter and much-needed support for our pitchers, we know our boys are ready to claw back stronger. Next game, let's bring our energy and support as we look to turn things around. Until then, keep your eyes on the prize and Go Tigers! 
Scoreboard for Tigers @ Mariners (October 11th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 2 |