Speier joined Brash and Muñoz for three perfect innings to close out Game 1, underscoring Seattle’s bullpen depth and the ability to bridge to the late innings with precision.

Speier was brought in to face Carpenter in a key moment, and Carpenter delivered a two-run homer off the lefty, illustrating Seattle’s late-inning leverage.

Speier allowed the game-tying hit in the fifth, triggering Detroit’s decisive rally and highlighting the Mariners’ bullpen vulnerability in that frame.

Speier worked the eighth for Seattle to set up the late rally, contributing to the bullpen’s success in the pivotal win.

Mariners’ closer who shifted into a lockdown late-season stopper role, posting strong ERA and save-rate in a high-leverage setup.