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Tigers Edge Mariners 3-2 in Thrilling Postseason Opener

10/5/2025

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Tigers Triumph Postseason

On October 4, 2025, at T-Mobile Park, the Detroit Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2 in 11 innings, their first postseason meeting.
Zach McKinstry drove in the winning run.
Kerry Carpenter added a two-run homer in the fifth.
Rookie Troy Melton started for Detroit; George Kirby started for Seattle.
Tarik Skubal will start Game 2.

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Phillies Face Dodgers

The Philadelphia Phillies will face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Division Series (NLDS) starting October 7, 2025, at Citizens Bank Park.
It renews a 1970s-era rivalry, with the Dodgers as formidable opponents this postseason.
The Phillies won National League East (NL East) for the second consecutive year, aiming for a deeper postseason run this season.

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Historical Context

The 1977 World Series marked a pivotal moment in baseball history when the New York Yankees defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers, led by Reggie Jackson's three home runs in Game 6. This victory was the Yankees' first championship since 1962, highlighting their dominance in the sport. The ongoing rivalry between the Dodgers and Phillies today reflects the enduring legacy of these historic matchups.

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Tigers Triumph Postseason

On October 4, 2025, at T-Mobile Park, the Detroit Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2 in 11 innings, their first postseason meeting.
Zach McKinstry drove in the winning run.
Kerry Carpenter added a two-run homer in the fifth.
Rookie Troy Melton started for Detroit; George Kirby started for Seattle.
Tarik Skubal will start Game 2.

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