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Through a gripping extra-inning battle, Jorge Polanco delivered the winning run with a base hit to right field, sealing a narrow win for the home team over the Detroit Tigers in the decisive game of the ALDS.

Decisive Plays in the Marathon Matchup

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

The Mariners will now face the Toronto for the pennant in a showdown between franchise brethren. Game 1 is scheduled for Sunday in Toronto.

15th Inning Game-Winning Sequence

• The leadoff hitter initiated the final half of the 15th with a sharp hit to the outfield.
• Another batter was struck by a throw, putting players on first and second.
• After Cal Raleigh made an out, a throwing error by the outfielder allowed Crawford to advance.
• Following an intentional walk, Polanco connected on a full count to end the game.

Scoring Highlights and Defensive Efforts

Kerry Carpenter accounted for all of Detroit's offense with a home run in the sixth inning.

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

Both teams threatened multiple times in overtime, with the home team hitting into inning-ending double plays in both the 12th and 13th.

Starting Pitchers Duel

Tarik Skubal and the Mariners' starter delivered a low-scoring battle in the early innings.

The left-hander, a pitching honor contender, allowed a single score on a couple of hits with zero bases on balls and double-digit K's over multiple frames. He established a playoff mark with back-to-back K's.

The only run occurred in the second inning, when a two-base hit, theft, and sacrifice fly brought home a run for the Mariners.

The Mariners' pitcher opened with shutout frames before allowing a early hit in the sixth. After a pitching change, Carpenter homered on a fastball to give Detroit the lead.

The starter went five-plus innings and was charged with a single score on three hits with zero free passes and six strikeouts.

The win signifies a major achievement for the Seattle franchise, who advance to compete for a place in the championship after a extended playoff drought.