Mariners Triumph Over Skubal, Avoid Sweep in Series Finale

The Seattle Mariners overcame a strong performance from reigning Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal, securing a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers to avoid a three-game series sweep. Luis Castillo delivered a solid seven innings of two-run ball, setting the stage for the Mariners' narrow win. Skubal, despite his impressive pedigree, surrendered a crucial two-run double to Victor Robles in the second inning and a solo home run to Dylan Moore in the fourth.

The pivotal moment of the game occurred just prior to Robles' double, when a defensive error by Tigers second baseman Colt Keith allowed J.P. Crawford and Moore to reach base. Robles capitalized on the opportunity, driving a 101.6 mph double off the left-field wall. Moore's fourth inning homerun, ended up being the game winning run. The Mariners' ability to capitalize on Skubal's rare mistakes and Castillo's strong outing proved to be the difference in a tightly contested game.