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Through a gripping extra-inning clash, Jorge Polanco delivered the decisive score with a base hit to right field, sealing a narrow win for the Seattle Mariners over the visiting squad in the decisive game of the American League Division Series.

Key Moments in the Extended Game

The Mariners pitcher, delivering his first relief appearance in the major leagues, threw over an inning to earn the win, sending his team to the AL Championship Series for the initial occasion since 2001.

Seattle will now face the Blue Jays for the pennant in a showdown between franchise brethren. Game 1 is set for the weekend in Toronto.

15th Inning Game-Winning Sequence

• JP Crawford started the bottom of the last inning with a sharp hit to the outfield.
• Randy Arozarena was struck by a throw, putting players on first and second.
• After Cal Raleigh made an out, a throwing error by the outfielder let Crawford to take third.
• Following an strategic base on balls, the batter connected on a 3-2 pitch to end the game.

Key Runs and Defensive Performances

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

The Mariners tied it at two runs apiece in the later inning on a pinch hitter's run-scoring hit.

Each squad posed a danger repeatedly in overtime, with the home team grounding into inning-ending double plays in both the 12th and 13th.

Starting Pitchers Battle

The Tigers' ace and the Mariners' starter engaged in a low-scoring battle in the early innings.

Skubal, a Cy Young Award contender, gave up one run on a couple of hits with no walks and 13 strikeouts over six innings. He set a postseason record with seven consecutive strikeouts.

His sole allowed score occurred in the early going, when a double, theft, and sacrifice fly scored a run for the Mariners.

Kirby opened with five scoreless innings before surrendering a lead-off double in the sixth. After a bullpen move, the Tigers batter homered on a fastball to give Detroit the advantage.

Kirby lasted over five frames and was charged with one run on a few hits with zero free passes and several K's.

This victory marks a major achievement for the Seattle franchise, who advance to compete for a place in the championship after a long postseason absence.