Detroit erased a 3-0 deficit to stun Seattle 9-3 in ALDS Game 4, forcing a decisive Game 5 in Seattle. Báez threaded the tying single in the fifth and then crushed a two-run homer in the sixth, while Greene launched a towering go-ahead shot of 450+ feet in that same frame as the offense finally clicked. The surge flipped the series narrative after a sluggish start, and the Tigers bullpen shut the door with Melton riding three scoreless innings on three days’ rest and Vest closing out the ninth.

Spencer Torkelson, Jahmai Jones and Zach McKinstry contributed multi-hit nights, and Gleyber Torres joined the party with a late RBI as Detroit rode a rare offensive outburst. Tarik Skubal is lined up to start Game 5, giving Detroit a proven ace to lean on as they chase the ALCS against Toronto, while Hinch emphasized the collective effort that carried them from the brink of elimination to playoff relevance.

Detroit's offense finally clicked in Game 4, as Javier Báez fueled a midgame surge with a homer, a stolen base and four RBIs, lifting the Tigers to a 9-3 win that evened the ALDS at 2-2. Riley Greene added his first postseason homer, and Gleyber Torres joined the scoring parade. The comeback erased an early 3-0 deficit, and Detroit showcased depth beyond its slump. Tarik Skubal is set to start Game 5 in Seattle, offering a championship pedigree and a needed lockdown performance.