Heading into Game 3 against the Detroit Tigers, the Mariners’ high-octane offense seems poised to break out its big bats soon

By Ryan K Boman | On SI at Sports Illustrated | Oct 6, 2025

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One of the trademarks of the AL West Champion Mariners has been clutch hitting, with plenty of power along the way. Seattle’s slew of sluggers is led by Cal Raleigh and his 60 homers in 2025, but manager Dan Wilson’s lineup packs plenty of wallop. Up and down the order, just about any M’s player can shock you with a sudden shot to the stands.

However, the team has scored just five runs in the first two games of the American League Division Series against the Detroit Tigers. And while they have gotten a couple of home runs by second baseman Jorge Polanco and one from centerfielder Julio Rodriguez, the team has yet to showcase its entire arsenal. At least, not in the same ways that they did during their historic September charge to take the division crown.

Raleigh has yet to homer in the series, which is strange considering the Ruthian-like numbers he registered in the regular season. Perhaps he’s waiting for the most pivotal moment, hoping to end the series with a shot that would be akin to Robert Redford in The Natural… minus the light-bulb busting, of course… Read More HERE

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