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Through a gripping 15-inning battle, Jorge Polanco delivered the winning run with a single to right field, clinching a 3-2 victory for the Seattle Mariners over the visiting squad in the decisive game of the ALDS.

Decisive Plays in the Extended Matchup

Luis Castillo, making his first relief appearance in the major leagues, pitched one and one-third innings to earn the victory, sending his team to the ALCS for the first time in over two decades.

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

15th Inning Breakthrough

• JP Crawford initiated the bottom of the 15th with a sharp hit to the outfield.
• Another batter was hit by a pitch, putting runners on the bases.
• After Cal Raleigh flied out, a throwing error by the center fielder allowed the runner to advance.
• Following an intentional walk, the batter singled on a full count to end the contest.

Key Runs and Defensive Performances

A Tigers hitter 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.

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

Opening Hurlers Duel

Tarik Skubal and the Mariners' starter engaged in a low-scoring battle in the early innings.

Skubal, a pitching honor favorite, allowed one run on two hits with zero bases on balls and 13 strikeouts over multiple frames. He established a postseason record with seven consecutive strikeouts.

His sole allowed score occurred in the second inning, when a double, stolen base, and sacrifice fly brought home a point for the home side.

The Mariners' pitcher opened with five scoreless innings before surrendering a lead-off double in the sixth. After a bullpen move, Carpenter went deep on a pitch to give Detroit the lead.

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

This victory signifies a significant achievement for the Mariners, who advance to battle for a place in the World Series after a extended postseason absence.