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During an intense 15-inning battle, the Mariners' infielder delivered the decisive score with a single to the outfield, sealing a 3-2 victory for the home team over the visiting squad in the decisive game of the ALDS.

Key Moments in the Extended Matchup

The Mariners pitcher, delivering his first relief appearance in the big leagues, threw over an inning to earn the victory, sending his team to the AL Championship Series for the first time in over two decades.

Seattle will now compete against the Toronto for the championship in a contest between 1977 expansion counterparts. The series opener is scheduled for Sunday in the Blue Jays' home.

Final Inning Game-Winning Sequence

• The leadoff hitter started the bottom of the last inning with a line-drive single to the outfield.
• Randy Arozarena was hit by a pitch, putting players on first and second.
• After a teammate made an out, a fielding mistake by the outfielder let the runner to advance.
• Following an strategic base on balls, Polanco connected on a 3-2 pitch to conclude the game.

Scoring Highlights and Defensive Performances

Kerry Carpenter provided all of Detroit's scoring with a two-run homer in the middle frames.

The Mariners evened the score at 2-2 in the seventh on a substitute batter's run-scoring hit.

Each squad threatened multiple times in overtime, with the Mariners hitting into twin killings in both the 12th and 13th.

Opening Hurlers Duel

The Tigers' ace and George Kirby engaged in a pitchers' duel in the early innings.

Skubal, a pitching honor favorite, gave up a single score on a couple of hits with no walks and double-digit K's over multiple frames. He set a postseason record with seven consecutive strikeouts.

The only run occurred in the second inning, when a two-base hit, theft, and deep out scored a point for the home side.

Kirby opened with shutout frames before surrendering a lead-off double in the middle inning. After a pitching change, the Tigers batter went deep on a pitch to hand the visitors the advantage.

The starter went over five frames and was charged with one run on three hits with zero free passes and several K's.

This victory signifies a major milestone for the Seattle franchise, who advance to compete for a place in the World Series after a extended postseason absence.