Heartbreaking Loss in Detroit 
Fellow Mariners fans, this was a nail-biter of a game that ultimately slipped away from us in the 8th inning. Despite taking an early lead, the bats couldn't bring in additional runs, and the Detroit Tigers managed to sneak away with a 2-1 victory.A Promising Start 
We started strong with Jorge Polanco showing patience at the plate, earning a walk. Randy Arozarena followed suit, and a series of walks, including a crucial one by Justin Turner, helped us score the opening run! Polanco crossed home plate thanks to Turner's walk, setting a hopeful tone for the game.Pitching Dominance 
Our pitchers held the Tigers scoreless through seven innings, showing excellent control and precision. The likes of Victor Robles and Justin Turner made key plays to maintain our slim lead. Robles’ double in the 5th and then his stolen base to third showcased his speed and determination to keep the momentum in our favor.Eighth-Inning Heartbreak 
After such a stellar performance, we faced disaster in the 8th inning. Parker Meadows walked and later stole second. With two outs, Akil Baddoo grounded out but moved Meadows to third. Unfortunately, Javier Báez then delivered a crushing two-run homer off Andrés Muñoz, giving the Tigers a 2-1 lead. Despite our best efforts, we couldn't recover in the 9th inning.Missed Opportunities 
While our pitching was mostly stellar, the offense struggled to capitalize on multiple opportunities. We had chances in the top of the first with bases loaded and only one out but managed just one run. The story repeated throughout the game as our lineup failed to convert chances into runs.Looking Ahead 
We've got a resilient team, and we'll bounce back from this. Each game teaches us something, and today’s lesson is about seizing the moment when you have runners in scoring positions. Let's regroup and come back stronger in the next game. Go Mariners! 
Scoreboard for Mariners @ Tigers (August 15th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |