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Through a gripping extra-inning clash, Jorge Polanco delivered the decisive score with a single to right field, sealing a narrow victory for the home team over the visiting squad in the decisive game of the ALDS.

Key Moments in the Marathon Matchup

Luis Castillo, delivering his initial bullpen outing in the big leagues, threw one and one-third innings to earn the victory, sending his team to the AL Championship Series for the first time since 2001.

The Mariners will now compete against the Blue Jays for the championship in a contest between 1977 expansion counterparts. The series opener is set for Sunday in the Blue Jays' home.

Final Inning Game-Winning Sequence

• The leadoff hitter started the final half of the 15th with a line-drive single to right field.
• Randy Arozarena was struck by a throw, putting runners on first and second.
• After Cal Raleigh made an out, a throwing error by the outfielder allowed Crawford to advance.
• Following an strategic base on balls, Polanco singled on a 3-2 pitch to end the game.

Scoring Highlights and Defensive Efforts

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

The Mariners evened the score at two runs apiece in the later inning on a substitute batter's run-scoring hit.

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

Starting Pitchers Battle

Tarik Skubal and the Mariners' starter delivered a pitchers' duel in the opening frames.

Skubal, a Cy Young Award contender, gave up one run on two hits with zero bases on balls and double-digit K's over multiple frames. He set a postseason record with back-to-back K's.

His sole allowed score occurred in the second inning, when a two-base hit, theft, and deep out brought home a run for the home side.

The Mariners' pitcher opened with shutout frames before surrendering a early hit in the sixth. After a bullpen move, the Tigers batter went deep on a fastball to hand the visitors the advantage.

Kirby went five-plus innings and was charged with a single score on a few hits with no walks and several K's.

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