Jorge Polanco Blasts Two Historic Home Runs Off Tarik Skubal in Mariners' ALDS Game 2 Victory

Mariners infielder Jorge Polanco delivered a stunning performance in ALDS Game 2, hitting two monumental solo home runs off Tigers ace Tarik Skubal. After popping out in the first, Polanco launched a slider for a 1-0 lead in the fourth inning. He then pulverized a 99.1 mph sinker in the seventh for his second homer, extending Seattle's lead to 2-0. Teammate Julio Rodriguez lauded Polanco as "such a good baseball player" and "a grinder," emphasizing his clutch play against "the best pitcher in the game right now." This marked the first time in over four years Skubal allowed two homers to a single batter, a feat Tigers manager A.J. Hinch acknowledged as rare. Polanco's power surge provided crucial breathing room and helped the Mariners steal back momentum.