Kerry Carpenter hit a two-run homer for the Tigers, who are set to send ace Tarik Skubal to the mound in Game 2 on Sunday. Julio Rodriguez homered and had a run-scoring single for the Mariners. Five Mariners relievers combined for five hitless innings before Carlos Vargas (0-1) walked Spencer Torkelson leading off the 11th. It was Carpenter’s fifth hit in 11 career at-bats against Kirby — all home runs. Melton, a rookie making his fifth career start, went four innings and gave up one run on two hits.