It looked like the Tigers opener strategy backfired today when when Alex Faedo didn’t allow a hit, gave the Mariners a run on four walks. Kenta Maeda came in as the reliever-starter, pitching 5 2/3 scoreless innings while Bryce Miller of the Mariners pitched seven scoreless innings to keep the game 1-0. The Mariners bullpen, however, gave up a two-run homer to Javier Baez, and Detroit wins the game 2-1. Seattle lost three in a row to fall three games behind the streaking Astro who have the day off. The Tigers won four in a row as they try to finish the season above .500.