Julio Rodríguez once again rose to the moment, delivering a clutch go-ahead single in the eighth inning to lift the Seattle Mariners past the Detroit Tigers 3–2 in Game 2 of their ALDS matchup. With the score tied and one out, Rodríguez lined a sharp base hit to center, scoring Cal Raleigh and electrifying the T-Mobile Park crowd of more than 47,000 fans. The hit not only sealed the win but marked another chapter in Rodríguez’s growing postseason legacy.
Jorge Polanco powered the offense earlier in the game, launching two solo home runs off Tigers starter Tarik Skubal to keep Seattle within striking distance. Luis Castillo battled through six gritty innings, allowing two runs and striking out five, before turning things over to a dominant bullpen. Andrés Muñoz closed it out in the ninth with a clean inning, securing the victory.
The win was especially meaningful for Mariners fans—it was the team’s first home playoff win since 2001, ending a 24-year drought. With the series now tied 1–1, the Mariners head to Detroit with renewed momentum and confidence that their young core can carry them deeper into October.
