The Seattle Mariners are just one win away from their first American League Championship Series appearance since 2001 as they prepare to face the Detroit Tigers in Game 4 of the ALDS on Wednesday at Comerica Park. Seattle holds a 2–1 series lead after an 8–4 victory in Game 3, powered by home runs from J.P. Crawford, Eugenio Suárez, and Cal Raleigh.

Detroit now finds itself in must-win territory, needing a victory to force a decisive Game 5 back in Seattle. The Tigers will turn to right-hander Casey Mize, who went 14–6 with a 3.87 ERA during the regular season. Meanwhile, the Mariners hand the ball to Bryce Miller, who will be making his first career postseason start.

Seattle’s bullpen has been a major asset in the series, locking down late innings after strong outings from the rotation. In Game 3, Logan Gilbert gave the Mariners six solid innings following a rain delay, setting the tone for a dominant finish.

For the Tigers, the key will be getting to Miller early before Seattle can lean on its deep relief corps. Detroit’s offense has been inconsistent throughout the series, and the team will need a breakout performance from the middle of the order to extend its season.

The Mariners, on the other hand, will look to keep their momentum rolling with another strong showing from their power hitters. Closing out the series now would spare them a potential Game 5 showdown against Tigers ace Tarik Skubal.