Tigers manager A.J. Hinch speaks ahead of the Tigers’ must-win Game 4
A.J. Hinch said the clubhouse attitude feels good ahead of Game 4 of the ALDS against the Seattle Mariners, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025 at Comerica Park.
It’s do-or-die time for the Detroit Tigers.
After saving their season with an offensive explosion in Game 4 at Comerica Park on Wednesday, the Tigers will be back in action Friday night at T-Mobile Park for Game 5.
First pitch is scheduled for 8:08 p.m. on Fox.
Despite the game being on the road, the Tigers are slight favorites to pull off the win, and that’s thanks to one man. Prohibitive Cy Young favorite Tarik Skubal is scheduled to take the mound for the second time this series in Game 5 after allowing two runs in a Game 2 loss. Skubal was dominant outside of two solo shots from Jorge Polanco, but the struggling Tigers offense could only manage two runs before the bullpen surrendered the game late.
It’s the second straight year that Skubal will be pitching for the Tigers with a chance to help put the team in the ALCS. Last year Skubal was skating through the Cleveland Guardians lineup before a grand slam in the fifth inning blew things open.
Skubal and the Tigers will be counting on a much different result this time around.
Here’s what you need to know for Game 5 between the Tigers and Mariners:
Watch Game 5 of Tigers-Mariners on Fubo
Next Tigers game
The Tigers next game is Friday in Game 5 of the ALDS against the Mariners at T-Mobile Park in Seattle.
What time is Tigers vs Mariners Game 5 of ALDS?Date: Friday, Oct. 10.Time: 8:08 p.m.What channel is Tigers vs Mariners Game 5?TV channel: Fox.First pitch: 8:08 p.m.Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1 in Detroit).
Mariners vs Tigers streaming link
You can stream Game 5 on Fubo, which offers a free trial for potential new subscribers.
Tigers-Mariners streaming link: On Fubo (free trial).
Tigers vs Mariners probable pitchers in Game 5
The Tigers-Mariners Game 5 pitching matchup is likely set:
Tigers LHP Tarik Skubal (13-6, 2.21 ERA in the regular season) vs. (probable) Mariners RHP George Kirby (10-8, 4.21 ERA).
In a must-win game for the Tigers, they’ll have the ace of their staff on the mound. But will it be enough to notch a win on the road this time? Skubal started Game 2 for the Tigers and was dominant outside two solo home runs, but the Tigers still lost, 3-2.
Kirby pitched in Game 1 for the Mariners, allowing two runs in five innings.
Tigers vs Mariners schedule playoff series
Best-of-five series, all times Eastern.
Saturday, Oct. 4, Game 1: Tigers 3, Mariners 2 (11)Sunday, Oct. 5, Game 2:Â Mariners 3, Tigers 2Tuesday, Oct. 7, Game 3:Â Mariners 8, Tigers 4.Wednesday, Oct. 8, Game 4:Â Tigers 9, Mariners 3.Friday, Oct. 10, Game 5:Â Tigers at Mariners, 8:08 p.m. on Fox.How to listen to Tigers-Mariners Game 5 on radio
If you don’t have the channel for the game and are looking for other ways to catch the game, the radio is always a good option. In Detroit, that’ll be WXYT-FM (97.1), but the channel will depend on where you are.
Here is the full listing of radio affiliates on the team’s page:
Detroit WXYT97.1 FMAlmaWQBX104.9 FMAlpenaWHAK99.9 FMAnn ArborWTKA1050 AMArchbold, OHWMTR96.1 FMAthensW259CR99.7 FMAtlantaWHAK99.9 FMBattle CreekWFAT102.7 FMBig RapidsWBRN95.1 FMCadillacWKAD93.7 FMCaroWKYO1360 AMCheboyganWCBY100.7 FMEast TawasWWTH100.7 FMEscanabaWDBC94.5 FM    Grand RapidsWOOD1300 AMGrand RapidsWMAX96.1 FMGraylingWGRY101.1 FMHarriettaWKAD93.7 FMHaslettW295BP106.9 FMHillsdaleWCSR92.1 FM HollandWHTC99.7 FMHoughtonWCCY99.3 FMJacksonW270CJ101.9 FMKalamazooWKZO590 AMLansingWJIM1240 AMLudingtonWHCH99.9 FMMackinaw CityWCBY100.7 FM   Mt. PleasantWQBX104.9 FMMuskegonWOOD106.9 FMMuskegonWMAX96.1 FMMuskegonWKBZ1090 AMNewberryWNBY1450 AMOscodaWWTH100.7 FMPetoskeyWMBN104.7 FMPort HuronWPHM1380 AMRogers CityWHAK99.9 FMSaginawWSGW790 AMSt. IgnaceWCBY100.7 FMSt. JosephWSJM95.7 FMSanduskyWTGV97.7 FMSault Ste. MarieWSOO1230 AMSturgisWBET1230 AMToledo, OHWMTR96.1 FMÂ
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