Casey Mize Shines in Tigers' Season Debut as Mariners Fall 4-1
Casey Mize dominated in his season debut, allowing one hit in 5 2/3 innings and retiring 14 straight batters, leading the Tigers to a 4-1 win over the Mariners with key contributions from Riley Greene and the bullpen.
Published on April 2, 2025
Casey Mize delivered a commanding performance in his season debut for the Detroit Tigers on April 2, 2025. He allowed just one hit over 5 2/3 innings and retired 14 consecutive batters, setting the tone for a 4-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners. Offensively, Riley Greene made a notable impact, going 2-for-4 with a double and a home run.
The Tigers' bullpen supported the effort with 3 1/3 hitless innings, highlighted by Tommy Kahnle earning his first save of the season. Despite a strong outing from Mariners' pitcher Logan Gilbert, who struck out 10 in five innings, the Mariners were unable to overcome the Tigers' early momentum. The performance marks an encouraging start as Detroit builds momentum heading into the new season.