Mariners erupt for 15 runs to beat the Tigers 15-7 on July 13, 2025. Julio Rodríguez homered in a huge offensive day to clinch the series in Detroit.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Just when you thought you knew this Mariners team, they go out and hang a season-high 15 runs on the Detroit Tigers. In a stunning 15-7 victory at Comerica Park, Seattle didn't just win a ballgame; they made a statement. This wasn't just a win; it was an offensive exorcism, a cathartic release that clinched a crucial series and has the M's heading toward the All-Star break with some serious swagger.
The Mariners have scored 27 runs in the first two games of the series, their highest two-game total since 2012.
The offensive onslaught was a true team effort. Julio Rodríguez led the charge, finishing just a triple shy of the cycle and blasting his 13th home run of the season—a 427-foot moonshot that left his bat at 111.6 mph. But the party didn't stop there. Luke Raley and Randy Arozarena also went deep, showcasing the kind of power this lineup has been searching for. Newcomer Ben Williamson looked like a seasoned vet, going 3-for-5 with a pair of RBI singles, and J.P. Crawford delivered the final knockout blow with a bases-clearing double in the ninth. As Manager Dan Wilson noted, the team's resilience was on full display after a frustrating series against the Yankees and a weather delay in Detroit.
While the bats stole the show, George Kirby did enough on the mound to secure the win. He was absolutely cruising through the first four innings, allowing just a single run. He hit a speed bump in the fifth, surrendering a three-run homer that briefly tightened the game. But on a day when the offense provides 15 runs of support, 'good enough' is more than enough. Kirby battled, kept the team in front, and handed the ball over to a bullpen that, despite some recent shuffling with Carlos Vargas heading to the paternity list and Tayler Saucedo being recalled, managed to close the door.
This win pushes the Mariners to 50-45 on the season, a solid five games over .500. While they still sit in second place in the AL West, six games behind the division-leading Astros, this kind of performance is exactly what they need to start chipping away at that lead. Winning series, especially on the road and in such dominant fashion, builds the kind of momentum that can fuel a second-half surge. The key now is consistency.
More good news appears to be on the way. The pitching staff could soon get a major boost, as RHP Bryce Miller is reportedly nearing a rehab assignment and is expected to throw live batting practice during the All-Star break. His return from right elbow inflammation would be a massive lift for the rotation. Other injured M's are on a longer timeline; Victor Robles (shoulder) isn't expected back before September, and Ryan Bliss (biceps) is hoping for a return by season's end. But getting Miller back for the stretch run could be a game-changer.
With the offense finally clicking on all cylinders and key reinforcements like Bryce Miller getting closer to a return, the Mariners are heading into the break on a wave of optimism. The challenge, as always, will be to bottle this energy and unleash it in the second half. If this weekend in Detroit is any indication, the race for the AL West is far from over.
