Mariners' Haniger Hits Walk-Off to Beat Tigers

The Detroit Tigers narrowly missed a sweep against the Seattle Mariners, losing 4-3 in a dramatic ninth-inning walk-off hit by Mitch Haniger. Despite strong performances from Detroit's rookie pitchers Brenan Hanifee and Bryan Sammons, who allowed only one run over 6 1/3 innings, the Mariners' late rally spoiled the Tigers' efforts. Tigers reliever Will Vest was one strike away from sealing the win when Haniger's hit cleared the bases. This game followed a similar pattern to a recent match where MJ Melendez of the Kansas City Royals hit a pinch-hit three-run homer in the ninth inning to also defeat the Tigers 3-2. The Tigers, currently struggling with injuries and a reliance on bullpen games, have had a disappointing stint, going 2-7 in their recent homestand.