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

Decisive Plays in the Marathon Matchup

The Mariners pitcher, delivering his first relief appearance in the major leagues, threw one and one-third innings to secure the victory, sending his team to the ALCS for the first time since 2001.

Seattle will now compete against the Blue Jays for the pennant in a contest between 1977 expansion brethren. The series opener is scheduled for Sunday in Toronto.

Final Inning Game-Winning Sequence

• JP Crawford initiated the bottom of the 15th with a line-drive single to right field.
• Randy Arozarena was hit by a pitch, placing players on the bases.
• After a teammate flied out, a throwing error by the center fielder let the runner to take third.
• Following an intentional walk, the batter connected on a full count to conclude the contest.

Key Runs and Pitching Efforts

A Tigers hitter accounted for all of Detroit's scoring with a home run in the sixth inning.

Seattle tied it at two runs apiece in the later inning on a pinch hitter's RBI single.

Each squad posed a danger multiple times in extra innings, with the home team grounding into twin killings in both the later extra innings.

Starting Pitchers Battle

The Tigers' ace and the Mariners' starter delivered a low-scoring battle in the early innings.

Skubal, a pitching honor favorite, 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 seven consecutive strikeouts.

The only run came in the second inning, when a two-base hit, stolen base, and sacrifice fly brought home a run for the home side.

The Mariners' pitcher opened with five scoreless innings before surrendering a lead-off double in the middle inning. After a pitching change, Carpenter went deep on a pitch to give the visitors the advantage.

Kirby went over five frames and was charged with a single score on three hits with no walks and several K's.

This victory signifies a significant milestone for the Seattle franchise, who move forward to battle for a place in the championship after a long playoff drought.