Tigers Start Strong, but Fall Short
What started as a promising evening took a harsh turn for our beloved Tigers as they faced the Seattle Mariners. The game kicked off with a solid defense in the first inning, with Tarik Skubal successfully holding the Mariners at bay. Colt Keith may have struck out looking
, but we were hopeful with Gleyber Torres drawing a walk early on.Early Struggles Yet Promising Moments
In the first few innings, the Mariners slowly chipped away. Donovan Solano made his mark with a triple that scored Jorge Polanco. Despite that, our Riley Greene and Zach McKinstry showed us sparks of potential, each landing hits to bring us to a thrilling tie in the 4th inning
. Gleyber Torres and Wenceel Pérez kept the momentum with patient and decisive plays, setting up for our first equalizer as McKinstry drove Torres home! A Tough Conclusion
Entering the 5th inning at 1-1, it was anyone's game. However, despite a spirited defense and the reliable swings of our offensive lineup, the Mariners pulled ahead with a home run by Julio Rodríguez and later expanded their lead with another home run in the 8th by Cal Raleigh. Into the 9th, a relentless rally by the Mariners proved difficult to counter as errors bogged us down, resulting in a tough 12-3 final score.Though today's game was challenging, let's not forget the highlights and tenacity our Tigers continue to display
. There will always be another day down on the diamond, and we remain confident in our team's prowess. Onward and upward, Detroit! 
Scoreboard for Mariners @ Tigers (July 11th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 1 |