Kevin McGonigle lifts Tigers over Mariners with late two-run single
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 8:55 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Kevin McGonigle drove in two runs with a two-out single in the bottom of the ninth, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 5-4 victory against the Seattle Mariners at Comerica Park on June 7. The win ended the Tigers' four-series home losing streak, crucial as they work to improve from a 26-39 record. Before McGonigle's hit, the Tigers faced a 4-1 deficit entering the seventh inning and had left bases loaded in the sixth. The Mariners took the lead with a late run in the seventh, but the Tigers rallied back for the win in the final inning. This victory is vital as the Tigers aim to climb back into playoff contention in the American League Central division.
- •Tigers end four-series losing streak at home with the win.
- •McGonigle's game-winning hit came with two outs in the ninth inning.
- •At one point, Tigers trailed the Mariners 4-1.
- •The victory is critical as the Tigers aim to improve from a 26-39 record.
- •The Tigers are currently 10.5 games behind the division-leading Guardians.
- 10:01 PMYahoo Sports — Kevin McGonigle's clutch hit with 2 outs in 9th rallies Tigers to 5-4 win over Mariners
- 8:55 PMYahoo Sports — Kevin McGonigle, Tigers walk off Mariners to end home series drought
"Kevin McGonigle homered in the fourth inning and hit a two-run single off All-Star closer Andrés Muñoz with two outs in the bottom of the ninth that gave the Detroit Tigers a 5-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. Wenceel Pérez tripled home two runs in the seventh to begin Detroit's comeback from a 4-1 deficit as the Tigers took two of three games in the series. Muñoz (3-4) struck out Spencer Torkelson to start the ninth, then walked Zach McKinstry and Pérez.
"Rookie Kevin McGonigle ripped a two-out, two-run single off closer Andres Munoz and the Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners, 5-4.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 10:01 PMKevin McGonigle's clutch hit with 2 outs in 9th rallies Tigers to 5-4 win over Mariners
Kevin McGonigle homered in the fourth inning and hit a two-run single off All-Star closer Andrés Muñoz with two outs in the bottom of the ninth that gave the Detroit Tigers a 5-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. Wenceel Pérez tripled home two runs in the seventh to begin Detroit's comeback from a 4-1 deficit as the Tigers took two of three games in the series. Muñoz (3-4) struck out Spencer Torkelson to start the ninth, then walked Zach McKinstry and Pérez.
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 8:55 PMKevin McGonigle, Tigers walk off Mariners to end home series drought
Rookie Kevin McGonigle ripped a two-out, two-run single off closer Andres Munoz and the Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners, 5-4.
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