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Detroit tops Seattle in first meeting since ALDS elimination

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 1:39 AM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Detroit tops Seattle in first meeting since ALDS elimination

Summary

Detroit defeated Seattle 7-3 on Friday night in their first matchup since the Mariners eliminated the Tigers in the AL Division Series. Gleyber Torres contributed significantly with three hits, while Kerry Carpenter and Spencer Torkelson each homered. Framber Valdez earned the win after allowing one run over five innings, improving Detroit's record to 4-0 in June. Seattle has now lost two straight games following an eight-game winning streak. The teams will face off again on Saturday, with Keider Montero starting for Detroit against Bryce Miller for Seattle.

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By the Numbers

•Gleyber Torres records three hits for Detroit.
•Kerry Carpenter and Spencer Torkelson hit home runs.
•Framber Valdez earns the win, allowing one run.
•Tigers improve to 4-0 in June, Mariners lose second straight.
•Next game features Keider Montero facing Bryce Miller.

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1:39 AMYahoo Sports — Detroit beats Seattle in 1st meeting since Mariners eliminated Tigers in ALDS

What they're saying

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Gleyber Torres had three hits and Detroit beat Seattle 7-3 on Friday night in their first meeting since the Mariners eliminated the Tigers in the AL Division Series. Kerry Carpenter and Spencer Torkelson homered for Detroit, which is 4-0 in June after going 9-22 in May. The Tigers are averaging eight runs during the winning streak.
— Yahoo Sportsby DAVE HOGG

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