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Through a gripping 15-inning clash, the Mariners' infielder delivered the decisive score with a base hit to the outfield, sealing a narrow win for the home team over the Detroit Tigers in the decisive game of the American League Division Series.

Decisive Plays in the Extended Matchup

Luis Castillo, making his initial bullpen outing in the big leagues, threw one and one-third innings to secure the victory, sending his team to the AL Championship Series for the initial occasion in over two decades.

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

15th Inning Breakthrough

• JP Crawford started the bottom of the 15th with a line-drive single to the outfield.
• Another batter was hit by a pitch, putting runners on the bases.
• After Cal Raleigh made an out, a fielding mistake by the outfielder let the runner to advance.
• Following an strategic base on balls, Polanco connected on a 3-2 pitch to end the contest.

Scoring Highlights and Pitching Performances

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

Seattle evened the score at two runs apiece in the seventh on a substitute batter's RBI single.

Both teams posed a danger repeatedly in overtime, with the home team hitting into twin killings in both the later extra innings.

Starting Pitchers Battle

The Tigers' ace and the Mariners' starter delivered a pitchers' duel in the early innings.

The left-hander, a pitching honor contender, allowed one run on a couple of hits with no walks and double-digit K's over six innings. He established a playoff mark with seven consecutive strikeouts.

His sole allowed score occurred in the second inning, when a double, theft, and deep out scored a run for the home side.

The Mariners' pitcher opened with five scoreless innings before allowing a early hit in the middle inning. After a bullpen move, Carpenter went deep on a pitch to give Detroit the advantage.

Kirby lasted over five frames and was charged with one run on a few hits with no walks and several K's.

This victory marks a major milestone for the Mariners, who move forward to compete for a spot in the championship after a extended postseason absence.