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Seattle Tops Detroit 9-3 - Recap

Detroit dropped a 9-3 decision at Comerica Park on Tuesday as Seattle legged out a win behind winning pitcher George Kirby.

Seattle won as a -175 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 7.5 were rewarded at the payout window.

George Kirby earned the victory for the Mariners, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 5, walking 1, and allowing 2 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Carlos Santana in the win.

Detroit got a 1-inning outing from Jose Cisnero in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 1 walks and 0 hits in his time on the mound, while Miguel Cabrera had 2 hits in the loss for the Tigers.

Seattle enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 11-7 advantage in hits.

The game was closed out by Chris Flexen who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 5 hits, 0 walks and fanned 3 batters to earn the save.