Leo Rivas had a birthday highlight during the Seattle Mariners' matchup against the Detroit Tigers in Game 5 of the AL Divisional Series on Friday night.

Rivas is only two seasons into his young MLB career, signing with the Mariners in 2023. He switched time between the minors and majors, making strides in his development as the team began to rely on him more often.

Game 5 took place on his special day, turning 28 years old. He had the chance to commemorate it with a clutch RBI single to left field in the bottom of the seventh innings. It allowed Seattle to tie the game at two runs apiece, knowing the stakes were high in the win-or-go-home contest. MLB broadcaster Jon Morosi had fun with the highlight as he posted on social media.

“Leo Rivas, pinch-hit, game-tying single — ON HIS

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