SEATTLE (WWJ/AP) — It was a close loss for the Detroit Tigers in the second game of the American League Division Series Sunday night.
The team fell to the Seattle Mariners 3 to 2, even with ace Tarik Skubal on the mound.
Mariners' center fielder Julio Rodríguez hit a tiebreaking RBI double in the eighth inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Tigers to even the series.
With the game knotted at 2-2 and one out in the bottom of the eighth inning, AL MVP candidate Cal Raleigh doubled with one out.
Shortly after, Rodríguez doubled home Raleigh to put the Mariners in front for good. Closer Andrès Muñoz retired the Tigers in order for the save one night after throwing two innings in a 3-2 loss in 11 innings.
Jorge Polanco homered twice for Seattle.
After going scoreless against Seattle starter Luis Castillo and three Mariners relievers, the Tigers tied the game against Matt Brash in the top of the eighth.
Tigers Manager AJ Hinch weighed in after the loss, saying, "Obviously, it's a frustrating loss, because every loss at this time of year is frustrating. But I'm obviously proud of our group and excited to get home."
The Tigers return to Detroit Tuesday afternoon for Game 3. First pitch at Comerica Park is at 4:08 p.m.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.