October baseball is fun. Like, lots of fun.
For instance, four teams can potentially advance to the LCS with wins today. The opening game of the day in Detroit showcases the Mariners and Tigers, as Seattle is on the doorstep of its first ALCS appearance since 2001.
Seattle leads the ALDS 2-1, with first pitch set for 3:08 p.m. ET on FS1 at Comerica Park.
Check out our Mariners vs. Tigers prediction for this matchup, as the teams have a fast turnaround following last night's lengthy rain delay.
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Mariners vs. Tigers Prediction, Preview for 10/8/25
Seattle Mariners
The M’s scored a total of 5 runs in the first two games before busting out for 8 on Tuesday. C Cal Raleigh, 3B Eugenio Suarez, and SS J.P. Crawford each went deep, as Seattle improved to 6-1 in the last seven games against Detroit.
P Logan Gilbert struck out seven batters for Seattle, marking the second time in the series that a Mariners’ starting pitcher has compiled at least 7 Ks.
Detroit Tigers
The Tigers made it interesting in the ninth inning, scoring 3 runs to cut an 8-1 deficit to 8-4. Detroit’s rally was stymied as CF Parker Meadows lined into a double play to end the game.
Detroit has not won a home game since September 6, dropping eight consecutive contests at Comerica Park.
Mariners vs. Tigers Picks & MLB DFS
Mariners P Bryce Miller vs. Tigers Projection: 3.5 Strikeouts
- Miller (4-6, 5.68 ERA) is making his first start since September 28 against the Dodgers, when he struck out 2 batters in 4 innings.
- In each of his first five starts of the season, the right-hander racked up at least 4 strikeouts. In seven of his final 12 outings, he recorded 3 or fewer Ks.
- The 27-year-old owns a career-low strikeout rate of 18.9%, as he possesses the worst K rate of any Seattle starting pitcher.
- Although Miller’s projection is low, 15 of the last 17 opposing starting pitchers facing Detroit’s lineup have posted at least 6 strikeouts.
- Miller didn’t face the Tigers this season, but has held this lineup to a .231 average and 13 strikeouts in 52 at-bats.
Tigers P Casey Mize vs. Mariners Projection: 9.5 Outs
- Mize (14-6, 3.87 ERA) pitched well in his first playoff start against Cleveland, allowing 1 run and 1 hit in 3 innings.
- To bust this projection, the 28-year-old needs to record at least 1 out in the fourth inning.
- The former Auburn product lasted at least 4 innings in nine of his 10 starts to close the regular season.
- All three of Detroit starting pitchers have produced at least 10 outs in the ALDS.
- The top pick of the 2018 draft put together two dramatically different starts against Seattle this season. Mize tossed 5.2 scoreless innings in a road victory in April, but was knocked around for 6 runs in 3 innings of a July home loss.
Mariners CF Julio Rodriguez vs. Tigers Projection: 1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs
- In spite of Seattle’s offensive outburst last night, Rodriguez went 0-for-5 with a pair of strikeouts.
- Since going 3-for-5 in the series opener, Rodriguez has compiled 1 hit in his last 9 at-bats.
- Rodriguez has not fared well against Mize, going hitless in three career at-bats.
- In four of the last six road games, J-Rod has stayed below this projection.
- The three-time All-Star batted 60 points higher on the road than at home, and 32 points better during the day than at night.
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Seattle can be the first team to advance to the ALCS with a victory at Detroit this afternoon. The Tigers are not only looking for their first home win in over a month, but are trying to extend this series to a Game 5 in Seattle on Friday.
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