Mariners vs Tigers live updates: Score, highlights from Game 3

Seattle Mariners third baseman Eugenio Suárez (28) reacts after hitting a home run in the fourth inning against the Detroit Tigers.

For the first time in 16 days, the Detroit Tigers will play a home game Tuesday afternoon when they host the Seattle Mariners in Game 3 of their American League Division Series.

The Tigers finished the regular season on the road with series against the Guardians and Red Sox before returning to Cleveland for the wild-card round and playing the first two games of the ALDS in Seattle. And my how things have changed over those 16 days.

When they last took the field at Comerica Park, the Tigers were hearing the boos during what would be an eight-game losing streak that cost them the Central division title. Now, they're looking to take care of business at home and reach the AL Championship Series.

But first things first. The ALDS is tied after the Tigers took one of two in Seattle. They'll have veteran Jack Flaherty (8-15, 4.64 ERA in regular season) on the mound against fellow right-hander Logan Gilbert (6-6, 3.44) of the Mariners.

However, one thing could derail the homecoming excitement in Detroit. A band of thunderstorms is expected to move through the area this afternoon, putting the possibility of a delay or postponement in play.

Detroit's bats are silent

After another two runs crossed for Seattle in the top of the fourth, Detroit's counterattack fell entirely flat. Logan Gilbert blazed through the middle of Detriot's lineup, finishing the inning with a strikeout to Zach McKinstry.

Heading to the fifth inning, it's still 4-0 Seattle.

Flaherty out, Kahnle struggles

After the Suarez homer, Flaherty walked the next batter before getting Victor Robles to strike out. That was all for his day. The Tigers brought in Tommy Kahnle, who promptly walked J.P. Crawford. Kahnle needed 13 pitches to record his first out, a strikeout to Randy Arozarena.

With two outs, Cal Raleigh sent the first pitch he saw back up the middle to drive in Canzone, Raleigh's first RBI of the series. It's now 4-0 Mariners.

Luckily, the inning would end after a high fly ball from Julio Rodriguez was tracked down by Riley Greene.

Eugenio Suarez solo shot

The Tigers failed to answer Seattle's two-run third and Seattle has just extended their lead after Eugenio Suarez, who came up as a Detroit Tiger, blasted a solo shot to left field to lead off the top of the fourth.

It's now 3-0 Mariners.

Tigers get a runner in scoring position, fail to score

Facing a two-run deficit, the Tigers got a runner in scoring position this inning, courtesy of a two-out double from Gleyber Torres. However, the Tigers have struggled with runners in scoring position this postseason, tallying just three hits in 17 at-bats with men in scoring position through the first two games of this series.

The onus fell on Colt Keith to put the Tigers back in the fight. Keith couldn't do it though.

He certainly gave it his best effort, sending a fly ball to deep center field, but there was too much field to spare and Julio Rodriguez had no trouble securing the final out of the inning.

To the fourth inning we go. Seattle leads 2-0.

Jack Flaherty avoids any more damage

After allowing four straight baserunners to lead off the third inning, Flaherty settled into a groove, striking out Julio Rodriguez and Jorge Polanco.

Josh Naylor gave Tigers fans a bit of a scare, sending a deep fly ball to right center. However, the ball would stay in the yard, stranding both Arozarena and Raleigh on base.

It's 2-0 heading into the bottom of the third.

Randy Arozarena makes it 2-0

After being held hitless through the first two innings, the Mariners have racked up three straight hits. This time, it was Randy Arozarena taking Flaherty back up the middle, allowing Crawford to score from second.

It is now 2-0 Seattle.

Seattle takes an early lead

Victor Robles led off the bottom of the third with a double, putting a man in scoring position with no one out. This was far and away Seattle's best chance of scoring a run. After all, this was their first baserunner with fewer than two outs.

They wouldn't have to wait long for the fireworks to get going either. A single from J.P. Crawford would push Robles to third as the throw from Riley Greene went home. However, the throw would get past Dingler at the plate, allowing Robles to score on a very close play. Meanwhile, Crawford reached second base as well.

Seattle leads 1-0 and they have another runner in scoring position with the top of their lineup due next.

Logan Gilbert surrenders another hit

Two innings, two hits off Logan Gilbert. Still, the Tigers have not done much with runners on base. Despite Dillon Dingler reaching base on a line drive to right center, the Mariners went down quietly after.

This is gearing up to be quite the pitcher's duel. This one remains scoreless into the third.

Jack Flaherty strong through two

The veteran righty did face a little trouble in the second. A nice play at second from Gleyber Torres and subsequent dig at first from Torkelson wound up keeping Josh Naylor off the basepaths. After that play though, Flaherty was pushed to a full count by Eugenio Suarez. Flaherty then threw a breaking ball below the zone to put Suarez on base, Seattle's first baserunner of the game.

With two outs and only a runner on first though, the Mariners couldn't do any damage as Canzone went down swinging on a breaking ball in the dirt.

We're still knotted at zero.

Tigers go down quietly

After Flaherty's strong first, the Tigers had a chance to take an early lead. While we did see the first hit of the contest in the bottom of the first, that wasn't enough to land the Tigers a run. It's still scoreless going into the second frame.

Jack Flaherty gets them in order in top of the first

Clearly the rain delay didn't affect Tigers' starter Jack Flaherty much. Flaherty set down the Mariners in order. It did take a while for instant replay to confirm a groundout in the inning, but otherwise, Flaherty faced little to no struggle to kick off the game.

It remains scoreless heading into the bottom of the first.

Where to watch Tigers vs. Mariners Game 3

Game 3 of the American League Division Series is being televised on FS1. Adam Amin will handle play-by-play duties with A.J. Pierzynski and Adam Wainwright as analysts and Tom Verducci reporting from the field.

TV: Fox Sports 1
Streaming: Fox Sports app, Fubo (free trial)

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What time is Tigers vs Mariners game today?

The first game of the American League Division Series doubleheader is scheduled for 4:08 p.m. ET from Detroit.

First pitch coming soon! FINALLY!

At long last, the prophecy has been fulfilled! We will have baseball in Detroit today.

MLB announced that first pitch is now expected to come at 7 p.m. ET.

The game will air on FS1 until the start of Blue Jays-Yankees at 8 p.m. ET. From that point on, the game will air on FS2. It can also be viewed on MLB Network and the FOX One App.

Fans glad about the rain delay?

Although this game has been delayed several hours at this point, many fans have expressed excitement regarding the delay.

The game was originally scheduled to start at 4:08 p.m. ET/1:08 p.m. PT. That was at least an hour before most fans get off work, meaning they would have had to miss part of the game. West coast fans would've run the risk of missing the whole game.

However, the delay has not only given fans a better opportunity to watch their favorite games, but has in turn showcased the absurdity of MLB scheduling games when several fans would be unable to attend or watch.

Game could swap to FS2 if rain delay keeps going

The rain delay in Detroit has gone on much longer than anticipated, and it could even start cutting into air time for Game 3 of the series between the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees (Blue Jays lead 2-0).

Should that happen, Game 3 of the Mariners and Tigers will shift to FS2, allowing Toronto vs. New York to play out on FS1.

Game 3 still in rain delay

Although Game 3 was supposed to start at 4:08 p.m. ET, it appears that time will not happen. The tarp is still on the field and the rain is still coming down hard.

Per the National Weather Service, the forecast predicts that rains in Detroit will continue through 5 p.m. local time.

Game 3 pitching matchup

In a best-of-5 series, Game 3 tends to be the most pivotal of them all.

Here are the starting pitchers for today's game:

Tigers: RHP Jack Flaherty (8-15, 4.64 ERA)
Mariners: RHP Logan Gilbert (6-6, 3.44 ERA)

Gilbert pitched against the Tigers twice this year. He did not record a win or loss in either game. That said, the Mariners went 1-1 in those games with the Mariners scoring nine total runs, and the Tigers scoring eight. Gilbert allowed five runs (three earned) across 10.1 innings pitched in those two games.

Flaherty, meanwhile, pitched just one game against Seattle all year, an 8-4 loss. Flaherty surrendered two earned runs in five innings in that matchup.

Mariners lineup today vs Tigers