Mariners' Ninth-Inning Surge Sinks Tigers at Comerica Park

First Inning

The Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers faced off at Comerica Park, with the Mariners emerging victorious in a 12-3 triumph. This win improved the M's record to 49-45, while the Motor City Kitties now stand at 59-36. The game was a testament to Seattle's resilience and offensive prowess, particularly in the later innings.

Second Inning

The early innings saw both teams struggling to find their rhythm offensively. The Mariners managed to break through first in the second inning with a run scored on two hits. Meanwhile, Detroit's bats were kept quiet by Seattle’s starting pitcher Luis Castillo, who maintained control over his pitches despite allowing some base runners.

Fifth Inning

By the fifth inning, Seattle extended their lead with three more runs on two hits. This surge was highlighted by Donovan Solano’s impressive performance at bat, contributing significantly to his team's scoring efforts. On defense, Castillo continued to hold off Detroit’s attempts to rally back into contention.

Sixth Inning

In response during the sixth inning, Detroit managed to score two runs on two hits due partly to an error by Seattle’s defense. Despite this brief comeback attempt from the Tigs, they struggled against Juan Burgos and Eduard Bazardo from Emerald City's bullpen who effectively shut down further scoring opportunities for Detroit.

Ninth Inning

The ninth inning proved decisive as Seattle exploded for seven runs on five hits including three home runs that sealed their commanding victory over Detroit. Julio Rodríguez played a pivotal role during this offensive outburst showcasing his power hitting capabilities which left fans eagerly anticipating future performances from him throughout this season.

With another game scheduled between these teams tomorrow afternoon (July 12th) starting at 1:10 PM EDT back here again inside Comerica Park; fans can catch all action live via ROOT Sports NW broadcast network coverage available regionally across various platforms ensuring no one misses any momentous plays unfolding within upcoming matchups!

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