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During an intense extra-inning clash, the Mariners' infielder drove in the winning run with a base hit to right field, clinching a narrow victory for the home team over the Detroit Tigers in the decisive game of the ALDS.

Decisive Plays in the Marathon Game

The Mariners pitcher, delivering his initial bullpen outing in the big leagues, pitched one and one-third innings to earn the win, sending his team to the ALCS for the first time since 2001.

The Mariners will now compete against the Blue Jays for the championship in a contest between franchise counterparts. Game 1 is set for Sunday in the Blue Jays' home.

Final Inning Game-Winning Sequence

• JP Crawford initiated the final half of the 15th with a line-drive single to the outfield.
• Another batter was hit by a pitch, putting runners on the bases.
• After a teammate made an out, a throwing error by the center fielder allowed the runner to advance.
• Following an strategic base on balls, Polanco connected on a 3-2 pitch to end the game.

Scoring Highlights and Pitching Efforts

A Tigers hitter provided all of the visitors' offense with a home run in the middle frames.

The Mariners tied it at 2-2 in the seventh on a substitute batter's RBI single.

Each squad posed a danger repeatedly in extra innings, with the home team grounding into twin killings in both the later extra innings.

Starting Pitchers Battle

Tarik Skubal and the Mariners' starter delivered a low-scoring battle in the opening frames.

The left-hander, a pitching honor favorite, allowed a single score on a couple of hits with no walks and double-digit K's over multiple frames. He established a postseason record with back-to-back K's.

The only run came in the second inning, when a double, theft, and deep out scored a point for the home side.

Kirby opened with five scoreless innings before allowing a lead-off double in the sixth. After a pitching change, Carpenter went deep on a fastball to give Detroit the advantage.

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

This victory marks a significant milestone for the Mariners, who advance to battle for a spot in the championship after a extended postseason absence.