Tigers vs Mariners Picks and Prediction – 4/2/2025

The Detroit Tigers, sitting at 1-3, grabbed a first win of the season with a 9-6 road victory over Seattle on March 31. In this series finale at T-Mobile Park, Detroit sends lefty Tarik Skubal (0-1, 7.20 ERA) to the mound to face Mariners ace Luis Castillo (0-1, 3.60 ERA), who looks to rebound after a solid but unspectacular debut. Elevate your MLB game with our top-notch MLB picks.

Detroit’s offense came alive in the series opener, plating nine runs behind key contributions from Dillon Dingler, who’s hitting .455 with 5 RBIs and a homer, and Spencer Torkelson, who’s batting .429 with an impressive .579 OBP. As a team, the Tigers are .293/.369/.456 through four games with 21 total runs and 43 hits. The Tigers have shown they can put pressure on pitchers early, though the lineup still lacks consistent power with just four homers.

Defensively, Detroit has struggled, allowing 6.55 ERA as a team and 34 strikeouts to just 12 walks. Skubal’s first start was rough—he gave up six hits, two homers, and three earned runs over five innings. The bullpen hasn’t offered much stability either, and with multiple arms on the IL, including Wilmer Flores and Angel De Jesus, Detroit needs its starters to go deeper.

Seattle enters this one at 2-3, having dropped the most recent game despite a strong lineup that’s already hit six homers this season. Jorge Polanco is leading the way with a .400 average and four RBIs, while Julio Rodríguez and Ty France are heating up as well. The Mariners’ offense has been inconsistent, but when clicking, it can generate runs quickly via the long ball.

On the defensive side, the Mariners hold a 4.40 team ERA and have struck out 35 batters while walking 15. Castillo’s command in his first outing was solid—just two walks and one homer allowed—but he’ll need better run support. The Mariners’ bullpen has held up decently so far, and despite some injury concerns, the staff has the depth to cover late innings effectively.

Luis Castillo on the bump at home gives the Mariners the edge. Detroit’s offense showed life, but pitching remains a liability with a 6.55 ERA. Seattle has the stronger bullpen, and Castillo should outduel Skubal in this one. Expect Seattle’s power bats to show up late. Final Score Prediction: Seattle Mariners win 5-3.