The 4 Runs Kenley Jansen Blew Last Night And Why That Pain Hits Hard For Every Fan Bleeding Green and Blue

Alright, Seattle, we gotta talk. You see what went down in Detroit last night? The Tigers, man, they choked. And I mean, *choked*. Blew a three-run lead against the Astros, eventually losing 7-5 in extras. But honestly, watching that gut-punch unfold, it just hit different, you know? Because we felt that exact same sting right here in the Emerald City, as our own Mariners scrapped, clawed, and still came up short, falling 6-5 to the Guardians. It's early, but these kinds of losses, they set a tone. They make you wonder what's emerging and what we're building.

When a Gem Gets Wasted: The Flaherty Story

It makes you want to pull your hair out, doesn't it? When a pitcher delivers, gives you everything he's got, and then the bullpen just decides to have a yard sale. That's exactly what happened in Detroit. Jack Flaherty, coming back from a 15-day injured list stint, was absolutely lights out. Five scoreless innings, nine strikeouts. He was dealing, freezing All-Star Yordan Alvarez with a 94.8 mph fastball, getting All-Star Jeremy Peña to chase a slider, throwing his third shutout start of 2026. He gave up just two hits and three walks, missing bats with his slider and knuckle curve. The dude threw a clinic, getting two strikeouts in four of his five innings. You love to see a guy come back healthy and dominate. His effort put them in the driver's seat, jumping out to a 3-0 lead with a Zach McKinstry homer and a Kevin McGonigle run off an error. This is the kind of early form you *wa

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The Reliever Nightmare We All Know Too Well

But then, man, then the relievers stepped in. Tyler Holton and Kyle Finnegan both gave up home runs, tying the game in the eighth. And you're sitting there, watching this on TV, just thinking, "Here we go again." The Astros then poured four runs on Kenley Jansen in the top of the tenth. Four runs! Detroit tried to rally, Spencer Torkelson hit a two-run homer to get two back, but that was it. Ballgame. A 7-5 loss that means they finished their 10-game homestand losing five of the last six, dropping their early season record to 35-49. Matt Vierling’s long fly ball to right was caught at the warning track in the tenth with runners at the corners and two outs. Talk about a punch to the gut. This is the stuff that drives fans insane, especially when you're trying to figure out what kind of team you're going to be this early in the year. We know that feeling here, don't we? Our Mariners fought hard against the Guardians, with some huge moments, but ended up on the wrong side of a 6-5 score. It’s a tough pill to swallow, especially when you’re riding every pitch. For the Tigers, this 35-49 start is a massive red flag, an early trend they absolutely need to reverse. For our M's, every single game in this early stretch matters. We need to see that fire, that resilience. Let's make sure we show up for Cal Raleigh and Julio Rodriguez every night. The season is still young, but we need to see our guys come out swinging in the next one and make a statement. What are you looking forward to most in the next game, Twelve?

This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.