The Mariners routed the Tigers 15-7 on July 13, 2025, to sweep the series. Despite a Riley Greene HR, Tarik Skubal struggled. Read how Seattle dominated.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Well, that was one to forget. The brooms were out at Comerica Park on Sunday as the Seattle Mariners completed a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a brutal 15-7 drubbing. For a team that has been so dominant at home, it was a jarring end to the weekend, marking just the fourth home series loss of the entire season and extending the current losing streak to three games.
Despite the loss, Riley Greene crushed his 23rd home run of the season, a three-run blast that served as a rare bright spot on a dark day for the Tigers.
The game got out of hand quickly and stayed that way. The Mariners' offense was relentless, teeing off on Tigers pitching for 15 runs. Seattle's power was on full display with home runs from Julio Rodríguez, Luke Raley, and Randy Arozarena. Even Tigers ace Tarik Skubal couldn't contain them, getting outdueled by George Kirby. The game was truly broken open in a five-run fifth inning, and a four-run ninth served as the final nail in the coffin. The bullpen had no answers, and key hits from Seattle's Ben Williamson and a bases-clearing double from J.P. Crawford piled on the misery.
If there's one positive to take away from the blowout, it's the continued excellence of Riley Greene. In the fifth inning, he launched a three-run homer off Kirby, his 23rd of the year. The blast brought his season RBI total to 77 and his batting average to a solid .282. While it wasn't nearly enough to turn the tide, Greene continues to prove he is the heart of this offense and a legitimate star in the making.
Losing three straight games, especially via a sweep at home, is never fun. This is the team's longest losing skid since early June, a testament to how consistently great they've been. But let's take a deep breath and look at the standings. The Tigers still sit at an impressive 59-37 and, most importantly, hold a commanding 11.5-game lead over the Minnesota Twins in the AL Central. This weekend was a bump in the road, not a sign of collapse. The front office stood pat today, with no new transactions, showing confidence in the current roster to right the ship.
This series was a tough pill to swallow, but every great team hits a rough patch. With the All-Star break just around the corner, the Tigers have an opportunity to wash away the bad taste of this sweep, refocus, and get back to the brand of baseball that built them a massive division lead. It's time to turn the page and get ready to finish the first half strong.
