4 Takeaways From the Tigers' ALDS Game 4 Win Over the Mariners

The Gritty Kitties found their offensive stroke on Wednesday, and now we head back to Seattle for a deciding Game 5. 

The Detroit Tigers tied up the American League Divisional Series with the Mariners to win Game 4 at two games apiece. We're now set for Friday's showdown to see who'll book their spot for the ALCS. 

Here are the game's main takeaways:

The Tigers had another quiet showing through the first four innings, and it seemed the Mariners were cruising and on their way to a series-clinching win. 

But then Detroit tied things up in the fifth with a three-run showing and the home team were back in business. A big sixth inning ensued that included Riley Greene's two-run homer and Javier Baéz's solo shot. Gleyber Torres then hit an opposite-field shot in the 7th to effectively seal the game.  

After scoring just nine runs in the first three games, the Tigers equaled that tally in Game 4. It's as good an offensive stretch as you could ask for, but the Tigers need to score earlier in Game 5. Of their 18 runs scored in this series, all have come in the fifth inning or later. 

Bryce Miller had a rough 2025 season after a strong 2024, but was efficient and in control against the Tigers for his first four innings. The fifth didn't go as well – Miller allowed an RBI double before he was lifted at 55 pitches, and his bequeathed runner scored – but it's difficult to argue with what he provided, considering.

Nonetheless, the bullpen has to do better than it did in relief with the series on the line. The rest of the Mariners relievers — Gabe Spier, Eduard Bazudo, Carlos Vargas, and Luke Jackson — gave up seven earned runs (including three homers) and only fanned two batters.

Bryce Miller initially held it down for the Mariners