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During an intense 15-inning contest, the Mariners' infielder drove in the decisive score with a single to right field, sealing a narrow victory for the home team over the Detroit Tigers in the decisive game of the American League Division Series.

Key Moments in the Extended Game

Luis Castillo, making his first relief appearance in the big leagues, threw over an inning to earn the victory, propelling his team to the ALCS for the initial occasion in over two decades.

The Mariners will now compete against the Blue Jays for the pennant in a showdown between franchise counterparts. Game 1 is scheduled for the weekend in Toronto.

Final Inning Breakthrough

• The leadoff hitter initiated the final half of the 15th with a line-drive single to the outfield.
• Another batter was hit by a pitch, placing runners on the bases.
• After a teammate made an out, a throwing error by the center fielder let Crawford to advance.
• Following an intentional walk, Polanco connected on a full count to end the game.

Scoring Highlights and Pitching Efforts

Kerry Carpenter accounted for all of the visitors' scoring with a two-run homer in the sixth inning.

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

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

Starting Pitchers Battle

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

The left-hander, a Cy Young Award contender, gave up a single score on a couple of hits with no walks and double-digit K's over six innings. He set a playoff mark with back-to-back K's.

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

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

Kirby lasted over five frames and was responsible for a single score on a few hits with no walks and several K's.

This victory signifies a significant achievement for the Mariners, who advance to compete for a place in the World Series after a long playoff drought.