The Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers needed extra innings to settle Game 1 of the American League Division Series. It was the first time since 2001 the Mariners hosted an ALDS series opener and like they did 24 years ago, Seattle lost Game 1, this time in 11 innings to a Tigers team that had the longest World Series odds entering the series.
Now the Mariners need to get a series split at home in Game 2 against one of the best pitchers in baseball before things shift to Detroit for a third game. No pressure.
Oddsmakers have the Tigers as -154 road favorites in this game with ace Tarik Skubal on the mound, while Luis Castillo will start for the Mariners, who are +130 underdogs. A pitchers’ duel is expected here with the total listed at 6 and the juice on the under (-122).
ALDS Game 2