Nothing is infallible in the postseason, but with a Game 1 victory in a pretty classic 11 inning contest on Saturday night under their belts, the Detroit Tigers have to feel pretty good about their chances in this best-of-five AL Divisional Series. If momentum is nothing more than the next day’s starting pitcher, well, the Tigers have Tarik Skubal starting on Sunday night. The Mariners will be at DEFCON 5 on Monday’s off day if the Tigers can bring a 2-0 lead back to Comerica Park for two with Skubal lined up for a potential Game 5 if necessary.

Of course, the Mariners will be starting a good pitcher of their own in Luis Castillo, and the Tigers haven’t exactly broken out offensively in the postseason. Skubal can be hit occasionally. He’s going to be pressed to be at his best against a ve

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