THE HEARTBREAKING ENDS FOR DETROIT TIGERS & THE MLB ON FOX CREW REACTED TO THE WILD 15-INNING GAME 5

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The heartbreaking end for Detroit and how the MLB on FOX crew reacted to the wild 15-inning Game 5

Tigers’ season ends after marathon 15-inning heartbreaker in Game 5

The 2025 season for the Detroit Tigers came to a gutting conclusion Friday night, as they fell to the Seattle Mariners 3–2 in the 15th inning of Game 5 in the AL Division Series. It was the longest winner-take-all postseason game in Major League history. 

Key moments & performances

  • Jorge Polanco delivered the walk-off single with one out and the bases loaded, icing the game in the 15th. 

  • Detroit’s Kerry Carpenter provided the Tigers’ only offense with a two-run homer in the sixth. 

  • Starter Tarik Skubal was dominant: six innings, one run allowed, 13 strikeouts, including a stretch of seven in a row — setting a postseason record in a do-or-die game. 

  • The Tigers’ bullpen and hitters left too many opportunities on the table, stranding 10 runners and going 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position. 

  • Manager A.J. Hinch defended pulling Skubal after 99 pitches, saying it was an “easy decision” given his signs of fatigue. 

For Detroit, it was crushing. A season that once showed so much promise — they led the league for stretches — ended in narrow fashion. But they can at least take pride in the fight they put up. 

For Seattle, it’s jubilation: their first trip to the ALCS since 2001. 

Instant reaction: “MLB on FOX” crew weighs in

The “Instant Reaction” segment on FOX, featuring Kevin Burkhardt, Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, and David Ortiz, was electric after such a marathon of a game. 

Here’s a breakdown of their main reactions and talking points:

  • Shock and awe: The crew repeatedly used adjectives like “unbelievable,” “epic,” “historic,” emphasizing just how rare and dramatic the finish was.

  • Credit to both bullpens: They praised not only Seattle’s bullpen but also Detroit’s — noting how both teams battled deep into extras with little margin for error.

  • Focus on Skubal’s dominance: A-Rod and others spent considerable time discussing how Skubal’s performance will go down in postseason lore.

  • “Sometimes games like this …”: There were reflections on the cruelty of October baseball — how momentum, fatigue, and small margins decide everything.

  • Looking ahead: They shifted to Seattle’s upcoming ALCS matchup and pondered whether the Mariners had enough left after such an emotional victory.

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