The Detroit Tigers kept their season alive with a clutch 9-3 win over the Seattle Mariners in Game 4 of the ALDS. The victory forced a do-or-die Game 5 as the Division Series shifted back to Seattle. And while the Mariners have home field advantage for the finale, the Tigers have Tarik Skubal .
The reigning AL Cy Young winner was once again lights-out for Detroit, allowing one run on two hits and no walks with 13 strikeouts in six innings. Skubal set a postseason record with seven consecutive strikeouts against the Mariners. And he ended his night in a marquee battle with Cal Raleigh . Expand Tweet
Protecting a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the sixth inning and sitting at 96 pitches, Skubal dug deep when facing the MLB home run king. The Tigers’ ace blew a 100.9 mph fastball past