US EditionJorge Polanco’s 2 Home Runs Help Mariners Take Game 2 of ALDS, Even Series Against Tigers
The Mariners rallied late with key hits and strong pitching to even the ALDS series 1-1 against the Tigers, overcoming a two-RBI double by Spencer Torkelson.
- On Oct. 5, the Seattle Mariners defeated the Detroit Tigers 3-2 in Game 2 of the ALDS at T-Mobile Park, Seattle, evening the series at one game each.
- Tarik Skubal started for Detroit with a chance to give the Tigers a 2-0 lead, and Skubal said `I think we did our job` after his seven-inning outing.
- Jorge Polanco supplied early offense by homering twice off Tarik Skubal, and Cal Raleigh and Julio Rodríguez hit consecutive doubles in the eighth-inning rally.
- Game 3 is set for Tuesday with first pitch at 4:08 p.m. EST, as Logan Gilbert faces Detroit right-hander Jack Flaherty at Comerica Park.
- Beyond this game, the series winner advances to face the New York Yankees or Toronto Blue Jays in the American League Championship Series, with Seattle's first home playoff win in 24 years energizing 47,431 fans.
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The Bakersfield Californian
Jorge Polanco’s 2 home runs help Mariners take Game 2 of ALDS, even series against Tigers
SEATTLE (AP) — Shortly after Jorge Polanco’s second home run of the game off reigning AL Cy Young award winner Tarik Skubal, a chant broke out from a smattering of Mariners fans at T-Mobile Park.
SEATTLE (AP) — Julio Rodríguez responded at a great moment for the Seattle Mariners.
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Pasadena Star News
AL Division Series: Julio Rodríguez’s double helps Mariners even series against Tigers in Game 2
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Detroit Tigers Drop Game 2 of ALDS in Seattle, Series Now Even at 1-1
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