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Through a gripping extra-inning contest, Jorge Polanco delivered the winning run with a base hit to the outfield, clinching a narrow victory for the home team over the Detroit Tigers in the decisive game of the ALDS.

Key Moments in the Marathon Matchup

Luis Castillo, delivering his initial bullpen outing in the big leagues, pitched over an inning to secure the win, propelling his team to the ALCS for the initial occasion in over two decades.

The Mariners will now compete against the Toronto for the pennant in a contest between 1977 expansion brethren. Game 1 is scheduled for the weekend in Toronto.

15th Inning Game-Winning Sequence

• JP Crawford initiated the bottom of the 15th with a sharp hit to right field.
• Another batter was struck by a throw, putting players on the bases.
• After Cal Raleigh made an out, a fielding mistake by the center fielder let the runner to take third.
• Following an intentional walk, Polanco singled on a 3-2 pitch to end the game.

Scoring Highlights and Pitching Efforts

A Tigers hitter accounted for all of the visitors' offense with a home run in the sixth inning.

Seattle tied it at two runs apiece in the seventh on a substitute batter's run-scoring hit.

Both teams posed a danger repeatedly in extra innings, with the home team hitting into inning-ending double plays in both the later extra innings.

Opening Hurlers Battle

The Tigers' ace and the Mariners' starter delivered a low-scoring battle in the opening frames.

Skubal, a pitching honor contender, gave up one run on two hits with no walks and double-digit K's over multiple frames. He established a playoff mark 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 Mariners.

The Mariners' pitcher opened with five scoreless innings before allowing a lead-off double in the middle inning. After a bullpen move, Carpenter went deep on a fastball to hand Detroit the advantage.

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

The win marks a significant milestone for the Seattle franchise, who advance to battle for a place in the championship after a extended playoff drought.