Tonight, the Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners will meet in a crucial Game 5. It’s a do-or-die situation: one team moves on, while the other sees their season come to an end.
After taking a two-game lead in the series, the Mariners stumbled in Game 4, losing to the Tigers 9-3, which set the stage for this decisive matchup.
The Tigers will look to their ace, Tarik Skubal, who is making his first start in two years. Interestingly, last season ended for the Tigers in a similar game. Skubal, however, hasn’t had much luck against the Mariners this year, holding an 0-2 record.
For those interested, here are some key details:
- When: October 10th, 8:08 PM ET
- Where: T-Mobile Park, Seattle, WA
- Channel: FOX
- Streaming: Available on DIRECTV (they’re offering a free trial)
The winning team will head to Canada to face the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 1 of the ALCS on October 12th.
Game Time
The game kicks off tonight, October 10th, at 8:08 PM ET.
How to Watch
If you’re without cable, consider a live TV streaming service to catch the playoffs. One solid choice is DIRECTV, which has a 5-day free trial. They also offer various subscription plans starting at $59.99 monthly.
Additionally, FOX ONE and fuboTV will livestream the game, both offering free trials for new users.
Starting Pitchers
As noted, Tarik Skubal will take the mound for the Tigers. He previously pitched in Game 2, going seven innings and allowing just two runs in a solid performance. His regular season stats show 13 wins, 6 losses, and a 2.21 ERA.
On the Mariners’ side, George Kirby is back on the mound. He started Game 1 of the series and has a regular season record of 10 wins, 8 losses, and a 4.21 ERA.
