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During an intense 15-inning clash, the Mariners' infielder delivered the decisive score with a base hit to right field, clinching a 3-2 victory for the Seattle Mariners over the Detroit Tigers in the decisive game of the ALDS.

Decisive Plays in the Extended Matchup

The Mariners pitcher, delivering his first relief appearance in the major leagues, threw over an inning to secure the win, propelling his team to the ALCS for the initial occasion since 2001.

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

15th Inning Game-Winning Sequence

• JP Crawford started the final half of the last inning with a line-drive single to right field.
• Another batter was hit by a pitch, putting players on first and second.
• After Cal Raleigh made an out, a fielding mistake by the center fielder let the runner to take third.
• Following an strategic base on balls, Polanco connected on a full count to conclude the game.

Key Runs and Defensive Efforts

A Tigers hitter provided all of Detroit's scoring with a two-run homer in the middle frames.

The Mariners tied it at 2-2 in the seventh on a substitute batter's run-scoring hit.

Both teams threatened multiple times in overtime, with the home team hitting into inning-ending double plays in both the later extra innings.

Opening Hurlers Battle

The Tigers' ace and George Kirby delivered a low-scoring battle in the opening frames.

The left-hander, a Cy Young Award favorite, gave up a single score 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.

The only run came in the second inning, when a double, stolen base, and sacrifice fly brought home a point for the Mariners.

The Mariners' pitcher opened with five scoreless innings before surrendering a early hit in the middle inning. After a pitching change, Carpenter went deep on a fastball to give Detroit the lead.

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

The win marks a significant milestone for the Seattle franchise, who advance to compete for a spot in the World Series after a extended playoff drought.