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During an intense 15-inning clash, the Mariners' infielder delivered the winning run with a base hit to right field, clinching a narrow win for the home team over the visiting squad in the decisive game of the ALDS.

Key Moments in the Extended Game

The Mariners pitcher, delivering his first relief appearance in the big leagues, pitched one and one-third innings to earn the win, sending his team to the ALCS for the initial occasion in over two decades.

Seattle will now face the Toronto for the pennant in a showdown between franchise counterparts. Game 1 is scheduled for Sunday in Toronto.

Final Inning Breakthrough

• JP Crawford initiated the bottom of the last inning with a sharp hit to right field.
• Another batter was hit by a pitch, placing players on first and second.
• After a teammate flied out, a fielding mistake by the center fielder let the runner to take third.
• Following an intentional walk, Polanco singled on a full count to end the game.

Scoring Highlights and Defensive Efforts

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

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

Each squad posed a danger repeatedly in overtime, with the Mariners hitting into twin killings in both the later extra innings.

Opening Hurlers Battle

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

The left-hander, a pitching honor favorite, gave up one run on a couple of hits with zero bases on balls and 13 strikeouts over multiple frames. He established a playoff mark with seven consecutive strikeouts.

The only run occurred in the second inning, when a two-base hit, theft, and sacrifice fly scored a point 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, the Tigers batter homered on a fastball to hand Detroit the advantage.

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

This victory signifies a major milestone for the Seattle franchise, who advance to battle for a place in the championship after a extended postseason absence.