Mariners Defeat Tigers, Ending Streak

In Detroit, Callowry launched his 37th and 38th home runs, edging closer to Barry Bonds’ 2001 record just before the All-Star break. The Seattle Mariners triumphed over the Tigers 12-3, marking the end of Tarix Cuball’s impressive three-month unbeaten run.

Raleigh contributed significantly, hitting his ninth grand slam and scoring seven runs while serving as the designated hitter. This brought the score to 5-3 with solo homers in the eighth inning.

He also set a new American League record for home runs, surpassing the previous mark of 37 set in 1969 and matching Chris Davis’s achievement in 2013.

Skubal, with a record of 10-3, had been 10-0 and boasted an ERA of 1.62 over his last 16 starts, but he struggled this game. He allowed four runs on four hits and two walks in five innings.

Luis Castillo picked up the win for Seattle, giving up three runs in five innings.

The Mariners took an early lead in the third inning when center fielder Parker Meadows made a catch on Donovan Solano’s sinking liner, completing an RBI triple. Ach McKinstry added a fourth single to the inning.

JP Crawford’s two-out RBI single put Seattle ahead 2-1 in the fifth, while Rodriguez followed with a two-run homer over the left-center field bullpen.

In the sixth inning, Riley Green managed an RBI triple, helping the Tigers momentarily lead the game 4-2, bolstered by Spencer Torkelson’s sacrifice fly.

Key Moments

In a noteworthy start, nine of Seattle’s first ten batters reached base, prompting manager Aji Hinch to bring in catcher Jake Rodgers for a rare pitching appearance. He successfully retired two of the three batters he faced during the inning.

Statistics Overview

Skubal started the game on four days of rest, aiming for a fresh rhythm leading to the All-Star Game. Over his career, while his ERA stands at 3.98 and a 14-15 record on four days of rest, he thrives better with five or more days off, reflecting a record of 37-16 and an ERA of 2.68. The key differences? An increase in walks and home runs allowed.

Looking Ahead

The Tigers’ All-Star right-handed pitcher Casey Mize (9-2, 2.63) is anticipated to face off against RHP George Kirby (3-4, 4.22) in Saturday’s matchup.