DETROIT -- The Seattle Mariners are on the brink of a spot in the American League Championship Series for the first time in 24 years.
Cal Raleigh hit a two-run homer, Eugenio Suarez and J.P. Crawford had solo shots and Seattle beat the Detroit Tigers 8-4 on Tuesday night to take a 2-1 lead in the AL Division Series.
The Mariners are within a win of their first ALCS since 2001. Their first chance to advance is on Wednesday afternoon in Game 4 at Comerica Park, and if necessary, another opportunity awaits on Friday back in Seattle for a decisive Game 5.