The game was a tightly contested pitching duel, with both teams struggling to generate offense early. The Mariners capitalized on key scoring opportunities, highlighted by clutch RBIs from Julio Rodríguez and Victor Robles. Detroit kept the game close through solid pitching, but late-game execution gave Seattle the edge, securing a narrow 3–2 victory in an epic 15-inning walk-off.
ALDS Series Results
| Game | Result | Winning Team | Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | 3–2 | Detroit Tigers | 11-inning battle |
| Game 2 | 3–2 | Seattle Mariners | Julio RBI Double |
| Game 3 | 8–4 | Seattle Mariners | Offensive breakout |
| Game 4 | 9–3 | Detroit Tigers | Skubal dominant |
| Game 5 | 3–2 | Seattle Mariners | 15th-inning walk-off |
Team Stats Comparison (Recent Game )
| Stat Category | Tigers | Mariners |
|---|---|---|
| Batting Avg. | .247 | .244 |
| Home Runs | 198 | 238 |
| Runs/Game | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| ERA | 3.95 | 3.87 |
Full Player Stats Table (Both Teams)
Detroit Tigers Player Stats
| Player | AB | H | RBI | HR | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Carpenter | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .200 |
| Gleyber Torres | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Riley Greene | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .250 |
| Spencer Torkelson | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .250 |
| Javier Báez | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .250 |
| Dillon Dingler | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .250 |
| Zach McKinstry | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .333 |
| Matt Vierling | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .333 |
Seattle Mariners Player Stats
| Player | AB | H | RBI | HR | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Rodríguez | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | .400 |
| J.P. Crawford | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .250 |
| Cal Raleigh | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .250 |
| Mitch Haniger | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .250 |
| Ty France | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .250 |
| Dylan Moore | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .333 |
| Victor Robles | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .333 |
| Josh Rojas | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Match Overview: ALDS Game 5
Full Player Stats Table
Seattle Mariners Player Stats
| Player | AB | H | RBI | HR | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Rodríguez | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | .400 |
| Cal Raleigh | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .250 |
| Victor Robles | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .333 |
| Dylan Moore | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .333 |
Detroit Tigers Player Stats
| Player | AB | H | RBI | HR | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Carpenter | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .200 |
| Spencer Torkelson | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .250 |
| Zach McKinstry | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .333 |
| Matt Vierling | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .333 |
Pitching Performance Breakdown
| Pitcher | IP | SO | ERA / WHIP | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal (DET) | 7.0 | 8 | 2.21 ERA | Dominant start |
| Luis Castillo (SEA) | -- | -- | 1.05 WHIP | Winning Pitcher |
| Andrés Muñoz (SEA) | -- | -- | 0.98 WHIP | Elite command |
- Mariners pitching stood out with low WHIP and high strike efficiency in extra innings.
- Tarik Skubal delivered a strong outing, but Detroit's bullpen faced intense late-game pressure.
- The 15-inning duration set a new franchise postseason record for the Seattle Mariners.
Tigers vs Mariners Head-to-Head Player Comparison
| Category | Tigers Player | Mariners Player |
|---|---|---|
| Best Batter | Riley Greene Detroit | Julio Rodríguez Seattle |
| Best Pitcher | Tarik Skubal Detroit | Luis Castillo Seattle |
| Most Impact | Kerry Carpenter Detroit | Cal Raleigh Seattle |
Advanced Stats & Analytics
Team & Key Player Advanced Metrics
| Metric | Detroit Tigers | Seattle Mariners |
|---|---|---|
| OPS (On-base + Slugging) | .730 | .760 |
| WAR (Team Total Est.) | 32.5 | 36.8 |
| WHIP (Pitching) | 1.28 | 1.21 |
| Strikeout Rate (K%) | 22.4% | 24.8% |
Key Player Analytics
Detroit Tigers
Seattle Mariners
Head-to-Head Stats (Historical)
Detroit Tigers vs Seattle Mariners| Category | All-Time Metrics |
|---|---|
| Total Games Played | 455 |
| Tigers Wins | 236 |
| Mariners Wins | 219 |
| Win/Loss Split | Tigers lead series (236–219) |
| Avg Runs per Game (Tigers) | 4.63 |
| Avg Runs per Game (Mariners) | 4.48 |
Recent Matches Performance (2025–2026)
Trends
- Clutch Power: High-leverage hitting from Julio Rodríguez and Cal Raleigh (who hit 60 HRs in 2025) often secures late-inning leads.
- Bullpen Depth: Maintained a low WHIP in the 2025 ALDS, effectively silencing Detroit’s bats in the final frames.
- Aggressive Base Running: Utilized speed to pressure the Tigers' defense, especially in the 15-inning Game 5 thriller.
- Starting Dominance: Led by Tarik Skubal (241 Ks in 2025), who set a postseason record with 13 strikeouts in the winner-take-all ALDS Game 5.
- Youth Surge: High reliance on Riley Greene and Casey Mize, though offensive consistency remains a challenge against elite pitching.
- Early Leads: Tend to control the first 5 innings but struggled to close out Mariners' rallies in the 2025 series.
Streaks
| Mariners Streaks | Won the 2025 ALDS 3–2. Currently hold a 6–3 record over the Tigers across the last 9 meetings. |
| Tigers Streaks | Took 2 of the first 3 games in the 2025 regular season. Last series sweep against Seattle occurred in August 2024. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the all-time head-to-head record between the Bengals and Steelers?
As of March 2026, the Pittsburgh Steelers lead the all-time series with a record of 72–41 in the regular season and 2–0 in the postseason, for a total of 74–41.
Who won the most recent game in this rivalry?
The Pittsburgh Steelers won the most recent matchup on November 16, 2025, defeating the Bengals 34–12 at Acrisure Stadium. The teams split their 2025 season series 1–1.
Which team holds the longest winning streak in the series?
The Pittsburgh Steelers hold the record for the longest winning streak, winning 11 consecutive games from December 2015 through November 2020. The Bengals' longest streak is 6 games (1988–1990).
What was the highest-scoring game between these two teams?
The highest combined score occurred on December 1, 2024, when the Steelers defeated the Bengals 44–38 (82 total points). Historically, the Bengals' 42–7 win in 1988 also remains one of the most prolific offensive displays in the rivalry.
How has Joe Burrow performed against the Steelers?
Through the end of the 2025 season, Joe Burrow holds a 5–3 career record as a starter against Pittsburgh. Notably, in January 2025, he set a record for the highest completion percentage (80.4%) by any quarterback with at least 40 attempts against the Steelers' defense.
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