Daily Double Play: Your MLB Update
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Welcome to "Daily Double Play: Your MLB Update," brought to you by Big Dill Sports. I’m Dillon, your guide through the thrilling world of Major League Baseball. Let’s dive into the unforgettable action from the Division Series showdowns.
We kick things off with an epic Game 5 clash in the American League Division Series between the Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers. Mariners fans had the night of their lives at T-Mobile Park as they witnessed the longest winner-take-all game in MLB postseason history. It stretched an incredible 15 innings and kept everyone on the edge of their seats for nearly five hours.
The game started with Detroit taking a slight lead, thanks to Kerry Carpenter’s two-run homer in the sixth inning. But Seattle didn’t let that slide. On his 23rd birthday, pinch-hitter Leo Rivas drove in a critical RBI single in the seventh, leveling the playing field.
Inning after inning, the bullpens showed off their skills, but it wasn’t until the 15th that Jorge Polanco, who had been 0-for-5, smashed a 110.2 mph liner into right field, securing the victory for Seattle. This momentous hit sent the Mariners to their first ALCS since 2001.
There were standout performances on both sides. Detroit’s Tarik Skubal was a force on the mound, setting a record with 13 strikeouts over six innings. Meanwhile, Leo Rivas, on his special day, delivered his first postseason hit when it truly counted. And speaking of big plays, Polanco’s game-winning shot matched the hardest postseason hit in Statcast history.
Across the country, excitement brewed in the National League. The Brewers and Cubs faced off in their own Game 5 thriller at American Family Field. Milwaukee's William Contreras got things rolling with a solo homer in the first, which was quickly matched by Chicago’s Seiya Suzuki in the second.
Milwaukee didn’t let the tie last long. Andrew Vaughn broke it with a solo homer in the fourth, followed by Brice Turang's powerful shot in the seventh, securing a 3-1 win for the Brewers. They held the Cubs to just four hits and effectively managed the pressure with rookie sensation Jacob Misiorowski’s stellar four-inning shutout relief.
William Contreras kept proving why he's crucial to Milwaukee, kicking off Game 5 with a bang. And Andrew Vaughn’s timely fourth-inning homer gave the Brewers a lead they never relinquished. No wonder Brice Turang’s seventh-inning insurance blast felt like the cherry on top.
Looking ahead, the Mariners will clash with the Toronto Blue Jays in the ALCS, opening in Toronto. Rookie Bryce Miller gets the nod to start Game 1 against Toronto ace Kevin Gausman. In the National League, the Brewers will defend home turf against the Los Angeles Dodgers in what promises to be an unforgettable series.
Now, it’s time for my favorite part, the 'big dill' of the day. Jorge Polanco takes the title for his game-winning line drive. Polanco stepped up when it mattered, making him a true big deal in this historic matchup.
That’s it for today’s episode. Remember to catch all the playoff action as it unfolds. I'm Dillon, and you’ve been listening to "Daily Double Play: Your MLB Update" on Big Dill Sports. Until next time, keep swinging for the fences!
## American League Division Series Game 5: Mariners 3, Tigers 2 (15 innings)
Friday night’s winner-take-all Game 5 between the Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers at T-Mobile Park became the longest winner-take-all game in MLB postseason history, lasting 15 innings and 4 hours, 58 minutes. After trading runs early—with Detroit taking a 2–1 lead on Kerry Carpenter’s two-run homer in the sixth—both teams’ bullpens held firm, sending the contest deep into extra innings. In the bottom of the seventh, pinch-hitter Leo Rivas delivered a clutch RBI single on his 23rd birthday to tie the game, setting the stage for a marathon finish ([washingtonpost.com](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/10/11/jorge-polanco-seattle-mariners-alds/?utm_source=openai)).
Neither offense could break through again until the 15th, when Jorge Polanco, 0-for-5 up to that point, ripped a 110.2 mph liner into right field, scoring J.P. Crawford for the walk-off victory and sending the Mariners to their first ALCS since 2001 ([washingtonpost.com](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/10/11/jorge-polanco-seattle-mariners-alds/?utm_source=openai)).
## Key Performances and Statistics (ALDS)
- Tarik Skubal (DET): Despite the loss, Skubal was dominant over six innings, allowing one run on two hits while striking out a postseason-record 13 batters in a winner-take-all game ([nypost.com](https://nypost.com/2025/10/11/sports/why-a-j-hinch-pulled-dominant-tarik-skubal-as-tigers-season-ends-in-alds-heartbreaker/?utm_source=openai)).
- Kerry Carpenter (DET): Homered twice in the series, including his fourth-inning blast and the sixth-inning two-run homer that gave Detroit its only lead in Game 5; he finished with four hits in the game ([mlb.com](https://www.mlb.com/news/tigers-eliminated-after-15-inning-loss-in-alds-game-5?utm_source=openai)).
- Leo Rivas (SEA): Delivered a pinch-hit RBI single in the seventh to extend the game to extra innings, his first postseason hit ([washingtonpost.com](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/10/11/jorge-polanco-seattle-mariners-alds/?utm_source=openai)).
- Jorge Polanco (SEA): Went 1-for-6 with the decisive RBI single in the 15th; his 110.2 mph exit velocity tied for the hardest postseason game-winning hit in Statcast history ([washingtonpost.com](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/10/11/jorge-polanco-seattle-mariners-alds/?utm_source=openai)).
- George Kirby (SEA): Started and worked five scoreless innings, striking out six and setting a tone of bullpen depth that carried through the night ([washingtonpost.com](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/10/11/jorge-polanco-seattle-mariners-alds/?utm_source=openai)).
## National League Division Series Game 5: Brewers 3, Cubs 1
In Milwaukee, the NLDS culminated in another deciding Game 5 as the Cubs and Brewers faced off at American Family Field. The Brewers struck first in the bottom of the first when William Contreras launched a solo homer off Cubs starter Drew Pomeranz. Chicago tied it in the second on Seiya Suzuki’s solo shot, but Milwaukee seized momentum in the fourth when Andrew Vaughn’s two-out, go-ahead solo homer sailed over the left-field wall ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_National_League_Division_Series?utm_source=openai)).
Late in the seventh, Brice Turang added insurance with a solo blast, capping all scoring via solo homers. Rookie Jacob Misiorowski continued his resurgence, working four shutout innings of relief with three strikeouts and no walks to earn the win. Abner Uribe shut the door in the ninth for the save, as the Brewers limited the Cubs to four hits and struck out 11 times over 13 at-bats with runners in scoring position ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/brewers-power-past-cubs-game-5-advance-nlcs-vs-dodgers--flm-2025-10-12/?utm_source=openai)).
## Key Performances and Statistics (NLDS)
- Jacob Misiorowski (MIL): Allowed one run in four innings, striking out three and walking none; his second win of the series highlighted a dramatic turnaround from a midseason slump ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/brewers-power-past-cubs-game-5-advance-nlcs-vs-dodgers--flm-2025-10-12/?utm_source=openai)).
- William Contreras (MIL): Led off Game 5 with a 389-foot solo homer, extending his postseason RBI total to six in five games ([wtmj.com](https://wtmj.com/ap/2025/10/11/brewers-beat-cubs-3-1-in-game-5-of-nl-division-series-to-advance-to-nlcs-matchup-with-dodgers/?utm_source=openai)).
- Andrew Vaughn (MIL): Delivered the tiebreaking solo homer in the fourth; his fourth-inning swing produced Milwaukee’s only multi-run advantage of the game ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/brewers-power-past-cubs-game-5-advance-nlcs-vs-dodgers--flm-2025-10-12/?utm_source=openai)).
- Brice Turang (MIL): Added a 416-foot solo shot in the seventh for insurance; his power display capped a record-tying first postseason series win since 2018 ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/brewers-power-past-cubs-game-5-advance-nlcs-vs-dodgers--flm-2025-10-12/?utm_source=openai)).
- Drew Pomeranz (CHC): Took the loss despite pitching a quality start (5 IP, 1 ER, 1 H, 5 SO); his early damage proved too costly for Chicago ([cbssports.com](https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/gametracker/boxscore/MLB_20251011_CHC%40MIL/?utm_source=openai)).
## Upcoming Championship Series Previews
### ALCS: Seattle Mariners vs. Toronto Blue Jays
The Mariners will open the American League Championship Series on Sunday, October 12, in Toronto, with rookie Bryce Miller earning the Game 1 start. Miller, who posted a 4–6 record with a 5.68 ERA over 18 regular-season starts, was chosen after long reliever turns by Luis Castillo and Logan Gilbert in the ALDS finale ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/mariners-tab-rhp-bryce-miller-start-game-1-alcs-vs-blue-jays--flm-2025-10-11/?utm_source=openai)). Toronto counters with ace Kevin Gausman, who surrendered one run over 5 2/3 innings in his ALDS Game 1 outing against the Yankees. The series continues Tuesday with both teams hoping to build on their division-championship pedigree.
### NLCS: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Milwaukee’s NLDS triumph sets up a National League Championship Series beginning Monday, October 13, at American Family Field. The Brewers, seeking their first pennant since moving to the National League in 1998, will host Los Angeles, who swept Cincinnati in the Wild Card Series and downed the Phillies in four games during the NLDS ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/brewers-power-past-cubs-game-5-advance-nlcs-vs-dodgers--flm-2025-10-12/?utm_source=openai)). Regular-season head-to-head favored the Brewers (6–0), but postseason history tilts slightly to the Dodgers, winners of the 2018 NLCS in seven games. Up to seven games are scheduled, with the middle three at Dodger Stadium. TBS, truTV, and HBO Max will carry the action, as both clubs aim to secure the pennant and a spot in the World Series.
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