The Tigers' Casey Mize starts Game 4 of the ALDS against the Mariners, who lead 2-1 and aim to reach the ALCS for the first time since 2001.

The Detroit Tigers are relying on pitcher Casey Mize for a crucial Game 4 start in the ALDS against the Seattle Mariners, who lead the series 2-1 and are one win from reaching the ALCS for the first time since 2001. Mize, a former No. 1 overall pick, makes his second career postseason appearance after a rough wild-card outing. He has a mixed record against Seattle in the regular season, with a 6.23 ERA, though he pitched 5 2/3 shutout innings in a season-opening win. The Tigers are struggling offensively, with 68 strikeouts in the playoffs—the most in MLB—and manager A.J. Hinch cited the difficulty of hitting against elite October pitching. Seattle will start Bryce Miller, making his first playoff appearance, who has dominated Detroit in his career with a 2-0 record and 19 scoreless innings. The Mariners have been powered by key offensive contributions from players like Cal Raleigh, Julio Rodríguez, and Eugenio Suárez. Both teams are focused on winning Wednesday’s game, with Seattle aiming to advance and the Tigers fighting to stay alive.