India, Oct. 5 -- After waltzing through September to make their first playoffs since 2022, the Seattle Mariners found themselves falling short in the game against the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. This has brought back a few questions about the team and its potential for a deep playoff run.

However, there is cause for optimism still, as the Mariners have experienced players in their lineup; they have men who can succeed in high-pressure situations and a balanced team that seems to be equally good against both right-handed and left-handed pitchers.

Having suffered a 3-2 loss in the first game of their playoff series, the Mariners next take on the Tigers today, starting at 5:03 PM. George Kirby was the starting pitcher for the Seattle team ...